Living in Towner, North Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Towner · Census data 2020–2024
Towner has 467 residents with a median age of 45.1. The median household income is $49,500 (35% lower than the North Dakota median), the median home value is $78,400, the median rent is $450/month.
Towner is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Towner at a glance
- Population
- 467
- Median age
- 45.1State: 35.9
- Median household income
- $49,500State: $76,657
- Median home value
- $78,400State: $249,900
- Median rent
- $450/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 79.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Towner a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the North Dakota median; unemployment of 13.2%; a poverty rate of 15.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Towner
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Towner the median home value is $78,400, 76% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $450 per month, which is 18.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $929 a month in housing costs.
Towner median household income
The median household income in Towner is $49,500 and the income per person is $31,644. 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line (North Dakota: 10.8%).
Housing in Towner: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 286
- Owner-occupied
- 79.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.9%
- Vacant
- 18.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.00
Towner demographics
- Population
- 467
- Median age
- 45.1
- Under 18
- 23.1%
- 65 and older
- 24.4%
- Households
- 234
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 12.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Towner ›
Education in Towner
25% of adults 25 and older in Towner have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Dakota: 32.7%), and 2.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Towner
- Unemployment rate
- 13.2%State: 2.8%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 7.6%
- Drive alone
- 74.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 12.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.3%
Towner vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towner | 467 | $49,500 | $78,400 | $450 |
| Willow City | 238 | $74,375 | $64,500 | $689 |
| Rugby | 2,481 | $50,365 | $131,800 | $853 |
| Granville | 278 | $82,500 | $94,200 | $820 |
| Drake | 300 | $46,000 | $75,600 | $700 |
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Towner ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Towner: FAQ
What is the median household income in Towner, ND?
The median household income in Towner is $49,500, 35% 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 Towner?
The median home value in Towner is $78,400, compared with $249,900 in North Dakota.
How much is rent in Towner?
The median gross rent in Towner is $450 per month, about 18.7% of household income.
Is Towner, ND a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the North Dakota median; unemployment of 13.2%; a poverty rate of 15.4%.
What is the median age in Towner?
The median age in Towner is 45.1 years (North Dakota: 35.9).
How long is the commute in Towner?
The average commute to work in Towner is 16 minutes; 7.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Towner?
The unemployment rate in Towner is 13.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Towner?
25% of adults in Towner 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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