East Dunseith is a small town of 459 in North Dakota, with a median household income of $15,673
and a 18.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 82 (US average = 100), which is
18% below the national average.
Strengths:
East Dunseith stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether East Dunseith is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All East 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: 81.7
East Dunseith's overall cost of living index is 81.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in East Dunseith costs roughly 18% less than the average American city.
Metric
East Dunseith, ND
National Avg
Median Home Value
$89,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$340
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
44.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$15,673
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
East 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
East 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
East 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
8.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
72.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
East 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.
East Dunseith's cost of living index is 82, where 100 is the national average.
That makes East Dunseith roughly 18% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $89,000 and median rent is $340/month.
East 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 East 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. 8.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
East Dunseith, ND has a population of 459, a median household income of $15,673, and an unemployment rate of 18.0%.
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.
East 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).
East Dunseith, ND is covered by 1 ZIP code: 58329.
The population of East Dunseith, North Dakota is 459 with a median age of 26.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in East Dunseith: cost of living index 82 (100 = US average), median home $89,000, median household income $15,673, 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 East Dunseith side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.