Casselton is a small town of 2,496 in North Dakota, with a median household income of $61,861
and a 1.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Casselton stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Casselton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Casselton 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: 89.4
Casselton's overall cost of living index is 89.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Casselton costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Casselton, ND
National Avg
Median Home Value
$281,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$752
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
59.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$61,861
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Casselton's violent crime rate is 423.3 per 100,000 residents
— 11% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
423.3 /100k
Property Crime
3048.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Casselton is served primarily by CENTRAL CASS 17.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Casselton, ND
National Avg
School District
CENTRAL CASS 17
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
37.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Casselton sees average highs of 16.9°F in January
and 80.8°F in July,
with 24.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 36.7 inches of snow per year.
Casselton's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Casselton roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $281,600 and median rent is $752/month.
Casselton's violent crime rate is 423.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3048.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Casselton are operated by CENTRAL CASS 17.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1. 37.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Casselton, ND has a population of 2,496, a median household income of $61,861, and an unemployment rate of 1.4%.
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.
Casselton averages 16.9°F in January and 80.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 24.2 inches
with about 36.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Casselton, ND is covered by 1 ZIP code: 58012.
The population of Casselton, North Dakota is 2,496 with a median age of 32.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Casselton: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $281,600, median household income $61,861, crime index 125 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Casselton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
