Glen Ullin is a small town of 739 in North Dakota, with a median household income of $43,214
and a 7.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Glen Ullin stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Glen Ullin is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Glen Ullin 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: 89.6
Glen Ullin's overall cost of living index is 89.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Glen Ullin costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Glen Ullin, ND
National Avg
Median Home Value
$98,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$795
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$43,214
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Glen Ullin's violent crime rate is 251.9 per 100,000 residents
— 34% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
251.9 /100k
Property Crime
2282.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Glen Ullin is served primarily by GLEN ULLIN 48.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 4.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Glen Ullin, ND
National Avg
School District
GLEN ULLIN 48
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
4.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Glen Ullin sees average highs of 23.6°F in January
and 82.3°F in July,
with 18.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 40.6 inches of snow per year.
Glen Ullin's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Glen Ullin roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $98,000 and median rent is $795/month.
Glen Ullin's violent crime rate is 251.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2282.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Glen Ullin are operated by GLEN ULLIN 48.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 4.7:1. 11.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Glen Ullin, ND has a population of 739, a median household income of $43,214, and an unemployment rate of 7.1%.
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.
Glen Ullin averages 23.6°F in January and 82.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 18.4 inches
with about 40.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Glen Ullin, ND is covered by 1 ZIP code: 58631.
The population of Glen Ullin, North Dakota is 739 with a median age of 52.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Glen Ullin: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $98,000, median household income $43,214, crime index 83 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Glen Ullin side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.