Beach is a small town of 957 in North Dakota, with a median household income of $71,500
and a 8.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Beach stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Beach is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Beach city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 91.7
Beach's overall cost of living index is 91.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Beach costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Beach, ND
National Avg
Median Home Value
$151,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$854
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
67.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$71,500
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Beach's violent crime rate is 227.1 per 100,000 residents
— 40% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
227.1 /100k
Property Crime
454.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Beach is served primarily by BEACH 3.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Beach, ND
National Avg
School District
BEACH 3
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
29.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Beach sees average highs of 27.3°F in January
and 84.6°F in July,
with 16.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 38.0 inches of snow per year.
Beach's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Beach roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $151,600 and median rent is $854/month.
Beach's violent crime rate is 227.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 454.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Beach are operated by BEACH 3.
The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.1:1. 29.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Beach, ND has a population of 957, a median household income of $71,500, and an unemployment rate of 8.8%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Beach averages 27.3°F in January and 84.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 16.4 inches
with about 38.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Beach, ND is covered by 1 ZIP code: 58621.
The population of Beach, North Dakota is 957 with a median age of 36.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Beach: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $151,600, median household income $71,500, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Beach side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
