Halliday is a small town of 316 in North Dakota, with a median household income of $60,833
.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Halliday stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Halliday is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Halliday 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: 92.8
Halliday's overall cost of living index is 92.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Halliday costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Halliday, ND
National Avg
Median Home Value
$131,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,077
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
75.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$60,833
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Halliday's violent crime rate is 22.6 per 100,000 residents
— 94% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
22.6 /100k
Property Crime
474.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Halliday is served primarily by TWIN BUTTES 37.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 5.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Halliday, ND
National Avg
School District
TWIN BUTTES 37
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
5.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
6.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Halliday sees average highs of 24.4°F in January
and 83.5°F in July,
with 16.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 33.4 inches of snow per year.
Halliday's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Halliday roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $131,300 and median rent is $1,077/month.
Halliday's violent crime rate is 22.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 474.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Halliday are operated by TWIN BUTTES 37.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 5.0:1. 6.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Halliday, ND has a population of 316, a median household income of $60,833, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Halliday averages 24.4°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 16.8 inches
with about 33.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Halliday, ND is covered by 1 ZIP code: 58636.
The population of Halliday, North Dakota is 316 with a median age of 29.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Halliday: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $131,300, median household income $60,833, crime index 13 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Halliday side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
