Cando is a small town of 1,218 in North Dakota, with a median household income of $53,400
and a 2.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Cando 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 Cando is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Cando 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: 89.5
Cando's overall cost of living index is 89.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Cando costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Cando, ND
National Avg
Median Home Value
$155,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$644
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
65.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$53,400
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Cando's violent crime rate is 182.7 per 100,000 residents
— 52% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
182.7 /100k
Property Crime
822.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Cando is served primarily by NORTH STAR 10.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Cando, ND
National Avg
School District
NORTH STAR 10
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Cando sees average highs of 16.2°F in January
and 79.8°F in July,
with 20.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 38.0 inches of snow per year.
Cando's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Cando roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $155,000 and median rent is $644/month.
Cando's violent crime rate is 182.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 822.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Cando are operated by NORTH STAR 10.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1. 18.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Cando, ND has a population of 1,218, a median household income of $53,400, and an unemployment rate of 2.4%.
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.
Cando averages 16.2°F in January and 79.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 20.5 inches
with about 38.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Cando, ND is covered by 1 ZIP code: 58324.
The population of Cando, North Dakota is 1,218 with a median age of 39.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Cando: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $155,000, median household income $53,400, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cando side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
