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Langdon is a small town of 1,717 in North Dakota, with a median household income of $58,939
.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Langdon stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Langdon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Langdon 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: 89.1
Langdon's overall cost of living index is 89.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Langdon costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Langdon, ND
National Avg
Median Home Value
$135,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$663
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$58,939
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Langdon's violent crime rate is 106.3 per 100,000 residents
— 72% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
106.3 /100k
Property Crime
319.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Langdon is served primarily by LANGDON AREA 23.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Langdon, ND
National Avg
School District
LANGDON AREA 23
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Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
26.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Langdon sees average highs of 12.5°F in January
and 76.6°F in July,
with 20.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 47.3 inches of snow per year.
Langdon's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Langdon roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $135,000 and median rent is $663/month.
Langdon's violent crime rate is 106.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 319.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Langdon are operated by LANGDON AREA 23.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1. 26.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Langdon, ND has a population of 1,717, a median household income of $58,939, 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.
Langdon averages 12.5°F in January and 76.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 20.8 inches
with about 47.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Langdon, ND is covered by 1 ZIP code: 58249.
The population of Langdon, North Dakota is 1,717 with a median age of 48.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Langdon: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $135,000, median household income $58,939, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Langdon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
