New Rockford is a small town of 1,421 in North Dakota, with a median household income of $38,393
and a 3.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
New Rockford 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 New Rockford is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All New Rockford 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: 86.7
New Rockford's overall cost of living index is 86.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in New Rockford costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
New Rockford, ND
National Avg
Median Home Value
$96,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$604
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
57.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$38,393
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
New Rockford's violent crime rate is 87.5 per 100,000 residents
— 77% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
87.5 /100k
Property Crime
699.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
New Rockford is served primarily by NEW ROCKFORD-SHEYENNE 2.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
New Rockford, ND
National Avg
School District
NEW ROCKFORD-SHEYENNE 2
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
New Rockford sees average highs of 18.3°F in January
and 81.7°F in July,
with 20.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 33.5 inches of snow per year.
New Rockford's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes New Rockford roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $96,500 and median rent is $604/month.
New Rockford's violent crime rate is 87.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 699.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in New Rockford are operated by NEW ROCKFORD-SHEYENNE 2.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.2:1. 28.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
New Rockford, ND has a population of 1,421, a median household income of $38,393, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%.
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.
New Rockford averages 18.3°F in January and 81.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 20.8 inches
with about 33.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
New Rockford, ND is covered by 1 ZIP code: 58356.
The population of New Rockford, North Dakota is 1,421 with a median age of 39.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in New Rockford: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $96,500, median household income $38,393, crime index 27 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare New Rockford side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
