Dunseith is a small town of 858 in North Dakota, with a median household income of $48,820
and a 2.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 83 (US average = 100), which is
17% below the national average.
Strengths:
Dunseith 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 Dunseith is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Dunseith 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: 82.6
Dunseith's overall cost of living index is 82.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Dunseith costs roughly 17% less than the average American city.
Metric
Dunseith, ND
National Avg
Median Home Value
$40,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$618
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
40.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$48,820
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Dunseith's violent crime rate is 49.4 per 100,000 residents
— 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
49.4 /100k
Property Crime
246.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Dunseith is served primarily by DUNSEITH 1.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Dunseith, ND
National Avg
School District
DUNSEITH 1
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Dunseith sees average highs of 17.9°F in January
and 79.1°F in July,
with 20.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 49.8 inches of snow per year.
Dunseith's cost of living index is 83, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Dunseith roughly 17% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $40,900 and median rent is $618/month.
Dunseith's violent crime rate is 49.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 246.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Dunseith are operated by DUNSEITH 1.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.0:1. 14.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Dunseith, ND has a population of 858, a median household income of $48,820, and an unemployment rate of 2.6%.
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.
Dunseith averages 17.9°F in January and 79.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 20.1 inches
with about 49.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Dunseith, North Dakota is 858 with a median age of 36.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Dunseith: cost of living index 83 (100 = US average), median home $40,900, median household income $48,820, 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 Dunseith side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
