Gwinner is a small town of 852 in North Dakota, with a median household income of $66,500
and a 3.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Gwinner 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 Gwinner is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Gwinner 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: 92.0
Gwinner's overall cost of living index is 92.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Gwinner costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Gwinner, ND
National Avg
Median Home Value
$144,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$913
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
54.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$66,500
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Gwinner's violent crime rate is 51.3 per 100,000 residents
— 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
51.3 /100k
Property Crime
384.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Gwinner is served primarily by NORTH SARGENT 3.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Gwinner, ND
National Avg
School District
NORTH SARGENT 3
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
7.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Gwinner sees average highs of 18.3°F in January
and 81.0°F in July,
with 23.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 46.7 inches of snow per year.
Gwinner's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Gwinner roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $144,000 and median rent is $913/month.
Gwinner's violent crime rate is 51.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 384.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Gwinner are operated by NORTH SARGENT 3.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.3:1. 16.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Gwinner, ND has a population of 852, a median household income of $66,500, and an unemployment rate of 3.6%.
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.
Gwinner averages 18.3°F in January and 81.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 23.2 inches
with about 46.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Gwinner, ND is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 58040, 58069.
The population of Gwinner, North Dakota is 852 with a median age of 30.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Gwinner: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $144,000, median household income $66,500, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Gwinner side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
