{"id":91829,"date":"2025-05-06T13:52:28","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T20:52:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=91829"},"modified":"2025-05-06T13:52:16","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T20:52:16","slug":"affordable-places-to-live-in-north-dakota","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/affordable-places-to-live-in-north-dakota\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Most Affordable Places to Live in North Dakota in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With its vast and serene landscapes featuring the scenic beauty of the Badlands, the expansive prairies, and the picturesque lakes, living in North Dakota offers a one of a kind experience. The state&#8217;s peaceful surroundings, wide-open spaces, and preserved natural areas are just some of the many reasons to love North Dakota.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If North Dakota sounds like the state for you, then you may also be curious what cities fit into your budget. For example, the median list price in North Dakota is $353,900 as of April.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If that number is out of your budget, don&#8217;t worry, we&#8217;ve got options to help you find a home. Redfin has rounded up a list of the 8 of the most affordable places to live in North Dakota &#8211; and they all have a median list price under the state&#8217;s average. From <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/North-Dakota\/Devils-Lake\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Devils Lake<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/North-Dakota\/Valley-City\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valley City<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, read on to see what cities you may want to consider moving to.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-89570 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/welcome-to-north-dakota-GettyImages-86506200.jpg\" alt=\"welcome to north dakota sign_getty\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/welcome-to-north-dakota-GettyImages-86506200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/welcome-to-north-dakota-GettyImages-86506200-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/welcome-to-north-dakota-GettyImages-86506200-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/welcome-to-north-dakota-GettyImages-86506200-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/welcome-to-north-dakota-GettyImages-86506200-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/welcome-to-north-dakota-GettyImages-86506200-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/welcome-to-north-dakota-GettyImages-86506200-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#1: Valley City<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$145,000\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $119\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Median household income: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$52,224\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/20317\/ND\/Valley-City\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valley City, ND homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/20317\/ND\/Valley-City\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valley City, ND apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Claiming the first spot as the most affordable place to live in North Dakota is Valley City where about 6,600 residents currently live. The median home sale price is $145,000 which is about $210K less than the median home sale price in North Dakota. If you find yourself moving to the third most affordable city, make sure to visit the picturesque Sheyenne River Valley National Scenic Byway and Chautauqua Park or explore downtown Valley City.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#2: Jamestown<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$161,500<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$122<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,380<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Median household income: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$53,389\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/10355\/ND\/Jamestown\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jamestown, ND homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/10355\/ND\/Jamestown\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jamestown, ND apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coming in as the second best affordable city to live in North Dakota is Jamestown. When living in this city of 15,700 people, you can see the World&#8217;s Largest Buffalo, and visit the downtown Jamestown area with museums, cafes, and historic buildings.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#3: Devils Lake<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$190,000\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $137\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $581\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Median household income: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$41,203\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/5011\/ND\/Devils-Lake\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Devils Lake, ND homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/5011\/ND\/Devils-Lake\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Devils Lake, ND apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a median home sale price of $190,000, Devils Lake is the third most affordable place to live in North Dakota. About 7,200 people live in this city. Living in Devils Lake, you can check out the charming downtown area, and visit one of the parks like Ruger Park and Roosevelt Park.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-88110\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/North-dakota-badlands.jpg\" alt=\"The Badlands at Sunset\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/North-dakota-badlands.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/North-dakota-badlands-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/North-dakota-badlands-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/North-dakota-badlands-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/North-dakota-badlands-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/North-dakota-badlands-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/North-dakota-badlands-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#4: Minot<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$240,750\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$132\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$989<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Median household income: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$53,389\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/13771\/ND\/Minot\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minot, ND homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/13771\/ND\/Minot\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minot, ND apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More expensive than Devils Lake is Minot, the next city on our list. With roughly 47,700 residents in Minot, make sure to visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rooseveltparkzoo.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roosevelt Park and Zoo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, check out the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/scandinavianheritage.org\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scandinavian Heritage Association<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and explore downtown Minot where you&#8217;ll find plenty of local shops, cafes, and historic buildings.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#5: Grand Forks<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$255,000<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$184\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $1,197<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Median household income: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$59,079\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/8196\/ND\/Grand-Forks\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grand Forks, ND homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/8196\/ND\/Grand-Forks\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grand Forks, ND apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next on our list of affordable places to live in North Dakota is Grand Forks. With a population of about 58,700, living in Grand Forks is a great option for those looking for a mid-sized city to live in. If you find yourself moving to this city make sure to explore the University of North Dakota campus, check out the exhibits at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ndmoa.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">North Dakota Museum of Art<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and visit one of the parks in town.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#6: Dickinson<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$267,000<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$300<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $1,000\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Median household income: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$53,389\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/5057\/ND\/Dickinson\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dickinson, ND homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/5057\/ND\/Dickinson\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dickinson, ND apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another great area to add to your list is Dickinson. Home to 24,900 residents, this affordable town can be a great option to add to your list. In Dickinson, you can explore downtown Dickinson and visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitdickinson.com\/business\/badlands-dinosaur-museum\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dickinson Museum Center &amp; Badlands Dinosaur Museum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-88109\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/North-Dakota.jpg\" alt=\"Bison on the landscape of grass and hills\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/North-Dakota.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/North-Dakota-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/North-Dakota-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/North-Dakota-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/North-Dakota-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/North-Dakota-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/North-Dakota-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#7: Wahpeton<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$275,000<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$116\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Median household income: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$51,417\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/20519\/ND\/Wahpeton\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wahpeton, ND homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/20519\/ND\/Wahpeton\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wahpeton, ND apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A recognizable city is Wahpeton, where the median home sale price is about $75K less than the state&#8217;s average. Wahpeton has about 8,000 residents and is a great city to consider buying a home this year. There&#8217;s lots of activities to do in this city. You can see the World&#8217;s Largest Catfish, check out the Chahinkapa Park, and visit the downtown area., among many other local favorites.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#8: Mandan<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$287,500<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$178\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $1,097<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Median household income:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $78,077\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/12804\/ND\/Mandan\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mandan, ND homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/12804\/ND\/Mandan\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mandan, ND apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last but not least on our list of most affordable places to live in North Dakota is Mandan. This affordable city is home to roughly 24,500 residents. Be sure to explore Sunset Park, check out the downtown Mandan area, and visit the Missouri River State Natural Area once you move to Mandan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Methodology:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> All cities must have over 5,000 residents per the US Census and have a median home sale price under the average median list price in North Dakota. Median home sale price and median sale price per square foot from the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/news\/data-center\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Redfin Data Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during April 2025. Population and median household income data sourced from the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/data.census.gov\/cedsci\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United States Census Bureau<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find out the most affordable places to live in North Dakota. 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