Rent Affordability for An Elementary School Teacher in North Dakota
A typical elementary school teacher in North Dakota earns about $65,068 a year, which supports approximately $1,627 a month in rent under the 30% rule. Below, every tracked North Dakota city is ranked by how local rent compares against that affordability ceiling.
As of May 2026. 11 of 11 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 0 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wahpeton, ND | $876/mo | 16.2% | very comfortable |
| Fargo, ND | $1,077/mo | 19.9% | very comfortable |
| Grand Forks, ND | $1,185/mo | 21.9% | affordable |
| Minot, ND | $1,189/mo | 21.9% | affordable |
| Jamestown, ND | $1,212/mo | 22.4% | affordable |
| Williston, ND | $1,256/mo | 23.2% | affordable |
| Dickinson, ND | $1,275/mo | 23.5% | affordable |
| West Fargo, ND | $1,286/mo | 23.7% | affordable |
| Watford City, ND | $1,321/mo | 24.4% | affordable |
| Bismarck, ND | $1,353/mo | 25% | affordable |
| Mandan, ND | $1,381/mo | 25.5% | affordable |