Munich is a small town of 337 in North Dakota, with a median household income of $59,625
and a 0.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Munich 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 Munich is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Munich 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: 88.6
Munich's overall cost of living index is 88.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Munich costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Munich, ND
National Avg
Median Home Value
$108,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$715
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
83.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$59,625
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Munich'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
Munich is served primarily by MUNICH 19.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Munich, ND
National Avg
School District
MUNICH 19
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Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
6.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
30.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Munich sees average highs of 13.1°F in January
and 77.8°F in July,
with 20.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 38.0 inches of snow per year.
Munich's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Munich roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $108,200 and median rent is $715/month.
Munich'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 Munich are operated by MUNICH 19.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.0:1. 30.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Munich, ND has a population of 337, a median household income of $59,625, and an unemployment rate of 0.6%.
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.
Munich averages 13.1°F in January and 77.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 20.5 inches
with about 38.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Munich, North Dakota is 337 with a median age of 32.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Munich: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $108,200, median household income $59,625, 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 Munich side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.