Living in Rugby, North Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rugby · Census data 2020–2024
Rugby has 2,481 residents with a median age of 40.1. The median household income is $50,365 (34% lower than the North Dakota median), the median home value is $131,800, the median rent is $853/month.
Rugby at a glance
- Population
- 2,481
- Median age
- 40.1State: 35.9
- Median household income
- $50,365State: $76,657
- Median home value
- $131,800State: $249,900
- Median rent
- $853/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 74.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.3%
- Average commute
- 11 min
Is Rugby a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 11 minutes; unemployment of 0.5%.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the North Dakota median; a poverty rate of 13%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Rugby
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rugby the median home value is $131,800, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $853 per month, which is 26.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,177 a month in housing costs.
Rugby median household income
The median household income in Rugby is $50,365 and the income per person is $39,885. 13% of residents live below the poverty line (North Dakota: 10.8%).
Housing in Rugby: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,356
- Owner-occupied
- 74.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.7%
- Vacant
- 8.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 1.88
Rugby demographics
- Population
- 2,481
- Median age
- 40.1
- Under 18
- 18.4%
- 65 and older
- 25.4%
- Households
- 1,237
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rugby ›
Education in Rugby
30.3% of adults 25 and older in Rugby have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Dakota: 32.7%), and 9.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rugby
- Unemployment rate
- 0.5%State: 2.8%
- Average commute
- 11 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 5.4%
- Drive alone
- 86.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 88%
Rugby vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rugby | 2,481 | $50,365 | $131,800 | $853 |
| Towner | 467 | $49,500 | $78,400 | $450 |
| Rolette | 363 | $90,536 | $128,400 | $188 |
| Willow City | 238 | $74,375 | $64,500 | $689 |
| Leeds | 503 | $86,172 | $94,100 | $544 |
| Dunseith | 818 | $51,449 | — | $364 |
| Shell Valley | 1,243 | $46,786 | $90,800 | $428 |
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Rugby ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Rugby: FAQ
What is the median household income in Rugby, ND?
The median household income in Rugby is $50,365, 34% lower than the North Dakota median of $76,657 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Rugby?
The median home value in Rugby is $131,800, compared with $249,900 in North Dakota.
How much is rent in Rugby?
The median gross rent in Rugby is $853 per month, about 26.1% of household income.
Is Rugby, ND a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 11 minutes; unemployment of 0.5%. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the North Dakota median; a poverty rate of 13%.
What is the median age in Rugby?
The median age in Rugby is 40.1 years (North Dakota: 35.9).
How long is the commute in Rugby?
The average commute to work in Rugby is 11 minutes; 5.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rugby?
The unemployment rate in Rugby is 0.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rugby?
30.3% of adults in Rugby have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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