How many renters in Bismarck, ND pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
39.6% (±4.7 points) of renting households in Bismarck, ND spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 39.6% (±4.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 32.1% (±4.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.3% (±1.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Bismarck
| Share of income spent on rent | Bismarck | Burleigh County | North Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 19.5% (±3.2 points) | 19.5% | 20.9% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.7% (±3.5 points) | 15.9% | 15.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.3% (±3.6 points) | 17.3% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.0% (±2.1 points) | 8.4% | 11.0% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.5% (±2.1 points) | 7.5% | 7.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 32.1% (±4.2 points) | 31.5% | 31.1% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Bismarck against Burleigh County, its state and the nation
| Bismarck | Burleigh County | North Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 39.6% (±4.7 points) | 39.0% (±4.5 points) | 38.8% (±1.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 32.1% (±4.2 points) | 31.5% (±4.0 points) | 31.1% (±1.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.3% (±1.3 points) | 24.2% (±1.3 points) | 25.0% (±0.6 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $50,029 (±$4,794) | $50,092 (±$3,611) | $48,236 (±$1,347) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $999 (±$41) | $998 (±$39) | $954 (±$11) | $1,413 |
In Bismarck, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Burleigh County (39.0%).
It is not measurably different from North Dakota (38.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Burleigh County, Bismarck ranks 8 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 158 of 484.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Bismarck
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck | — | 39.6% (±4.7 points) | — |
| Captain's Landing Township | 2.9 mi | 0.0% (±91.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln | 4.7 mi | 10.4% (±35.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mandan | 5.6 mi | 45.6% (±11.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Naughton Township | 10 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Menoken Township | 12 mi | 0.0% (±58.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Boyd Township | 12 mi | 66.7% (±120.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Glenview Township | 14 mi | 36.4% (±89.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Telfer Township | 16 mi | 62.5% (±111.2 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Burleigh County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Boyd Township | 66.7% (±120.2 points) |
| 3 | Telfer Township | 62.5% (±111.2 points) |
| 4 | Sterling Township | 54.5% (±87.0 points) |
| 5 | Richmond Township | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 6 | Wing | 42.1% (±33.7 points) |
| 7 | Morton Township | 40.0% (±113.6 points) |
| 8 | Bismarck | 39.6% (±4.7 points) |
| 9 | Glenview Township | 36.4% (±89.9 points) |
| 10 | Lincoln | 10.4% (±35.4 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Harriet-Lein Township | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Menoken Township | 0.0% (±58.1 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Naughton Township | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Taft Township | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 15 places in Burleigh County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Bismarck
Are renters in Bismarck rent-burdened?
39.6% of renting households in Bismarck pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Bismarck spend on rent?
The median renting household in Bismarck, ND spends 24.3% (±1.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bismarck city, North Dakota
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bismarck city, North Dakota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bismarck city, North Dakota
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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