Cost of Living in Ward County, ND

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

Median Income

$78,143

Median Rent

$1,005/mo

Median Home

$249,800

Affordability

415

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$1,263
Property Tax$223
Insurance$83

Total Monthly$1,569
% of Income24.1%

Renting

Median Rent$1,005
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$1,030
% of Income15.4%

Living in Ward County, North Dakota

Ward County has a median household income of $78,143 with housing costs that represent 24.1% of income for owners and 15.4% 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.