Here's what it costs to live in Bismarck, North Dakota, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $999 per month, while the typical home is valued around $300,300. Households earn a median of $78,387 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$78,387
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$999
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$300,300
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$961
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,030
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,175
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,634
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
75,556
Latest estimate
Median Age
38.9 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,019
Per month
Avg Home Value
$336,700
Census ACS
January Avg
13°F
July Avg
71°F
Sunny Days / Year
241
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
32.0
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
94.8%
What is the cost of living index for Bismarck?
The cost of living index for Bismarck is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Bismarck?
The median gross rent in Bismarck is $999 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Bismarck?
The median household income in Bismarck is $78,387 per year.
What is the median home value in Bismarck?
The median home value in Bismarck is $300,300 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Bismarck?
Air quality data for Bismarck is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Bismarck?
Tax data for North Dakota is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
