What are the schools like in Buxton, ND?

Buxton is served primarily by CENTRAL VALLEY 3. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.4:1.

What is the median household income in Buxton?

The median household income in Buxton, ND is $98,333 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.7%.

What is the weather like in Buxton, ND?

Buxton has an average high temperature of 17.9°F in January and 81.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 48.7 inches.

Buxton, ND Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Buxton, ND affordable or expensive?

Buxton's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Buxton is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $175,000 and the median rent is $688 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Buxton, ND?

Buxton has a violent crime rate of 24.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 497.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Buxton, ND a Good Place to Live?

Buxton is a small town of 379 in North Dakota, with a median household income of $98,333 and a 1.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Buxton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Buxton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Buxton 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: 90.7

Buxton's overall cost of living index is 90.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Buxton costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Buxton, ND	National Avg
Median Home Value	$175,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$688	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	85.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$98,333	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Buxton's violent crime rate is 24.9 per 100,000 residents — 93% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

24.9 /100k

Property Crime

497.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Buxton is served primarily by CENTRAL VALLEY 3. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Buxton, ND	National Avg
School District	CENTRAL VALLEY 3	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	27.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Buxton sees average highs of 17.9°F in January and 81.3°F in July, with 22.3 inches of annual precipitation and 48.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Buxton, ND
Average High — January	17.9°F
Average High — July	81.3°F
Annual Precipitation	22.3"
Annual Snowfall	48.7"

Demographics

Metric	Buxton, ND	National Avg
Population	379	—
Median Age	34.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	34.8%	22.2%
65 and over	19.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Buxton

Buxton, ND is covered by 1 ZIP code:

58218

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Buxton, ND affordable or expensive?

Buxton's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Buxton roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $175,000 and median rent is $688/month.

What is the crime rate in Buxton, ND?

Buxton's violent crime rate is 24.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 497.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Buxton?

Public schools in Buxton are operated by CENTRAL VALLEY 3. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1. 27.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Buxton, ND a good place to live?

Buxton, ND has a population of 379, a median household income of $98,333, and an unemployment rate of 1.7%. 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.

What is the weather like in Buxton?

Buxton averages 17.9°F in January and 81.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 22.3 inches with about 48.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Buxton?

Buxton, ND is covered by 1 ZIP code: 58218.

What is the population of Buxton?

The population of Buxton, North Dakota is 379 with a median age of 34.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Buxton?

Key numbers for living in Buxton: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $175,000, median household income $98,333, crime index 13 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Buxton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.