Inkster is a small town of 26 in North Dakota, with a median household income of N/A
.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Inkster stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Inkster is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Inkster 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: 86.2
Inkster's overall cost of living index is 86.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Inkster costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Inkster, ND
National Avg
Median Home Value
N/A
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
N/A
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Inkster's violent crime rate is 334.0 per 100,000 residents
— 12% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
334.0 /100k
Property Crime
2034.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Inkster is served primarily by MIDWAY 128.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Inkster, ND
National Avg
School District
MIDWAY 128
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
8.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
39.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Inkster sees average highs of 13.7°F in January
and 78.9°F in July,
with 20.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 42.5 inches of snow per year.
Inkster's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Inkster roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.
Inkster's violent crime rate is 334.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2034.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Inkster are operated by MIDWAY 128.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.2:1. 39.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Inkster, ND has a population of 26, a median household income of N/A, 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.
Inkster averages 13.7°F in January and 78.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 20.2 inches
with about 42.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Inkster, ND is covered by 1 ZIP code: 58244.
The population of Inkster, North Dakota is 26 with a median age of 48.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Inkster: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 91 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Inkster side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
