North Dakota by the numbers

Each figure next to the U.S. figure, from public data.

Median household income
28th highest of 51 · 2024

$76,657

U.S.: $80,734
Violent crime rate
34th highest of 51 · 2025

240.2

U.S.: 329.3
Median rent
47th highest of 51 · 2024

$954

U.S.: $1,413
Unemployment rate
50th highest of 51 · September 2026

2.2%

U.S.: 4.2%
Percent of people below the poverty line
32nd highest of 51 · 2024

10.8%

U.S.: 12.5%