Cost of Living in Foster County, ND

What does it cost to live in Foster County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$78,426

Median Rent

$710/mo

Median Home

$160,300

Affordability

636

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$811
Property Tax$163
Insurance$53

Total Monthly$1,027
% of Income15.7%

Renting

Median Rent$710
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$735
% of Income10.9%

Living in Foster County, North Dakota

Foster County has a median household income of $78,426 with housing costs that represent 15.7% of income for owners and 10.9% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.