Housing by town in McKenzie County, North Dakota
McKenzie County, North Dakota has 18 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,284 (±$81) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.6% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,098 in 2015–2019 (+16.9%; No measurable change after inflation).
Sioux Township has the highest median gross rent ($2,176) and Alex Township the lowest ($1,173).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,284 (±$81)
- Households that rent
- 46.6%
- Median household income
- $93,404
- Places
- 18
Cities, towns and townships in McKenzie County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Township | $1,173 | 54.5% | $75,870 | — | — |
| Alexander | $1,375 | 15.0% | $121,953 | $229,200 | $1,740 |
| Antelope Creek Township | — | 9.1% | $250,000 or more | $571,400 | $1,171 |
| Arnegard | — | 29.7% | $80,536 | $323,800 | $1,786 |
| Arnegard Township | — | — | — | — | — |
| Blue Butte Township | — | 0.0% | — | — | — |
| Charbon Township | — | — | — | — | — |
| Elm Tree Township | — | 0.0% | $18,947 | $65,800 | $258 |
| Grail Township | — | 54.7% | $155,213 | — | — |
| Hawkeye Township (McKenzie County) | — | 0.0% | — | — | — |
| Keene Township | — | 100.0% | — | — | — |
| Randolph Township | — | 0.0% | — | — | — |
| Riverview Township | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sioux Township | $2,176 | 40.2% | $58,818 | $171,600 | $963 |
| Tri Township | — | 7.5% | $99,934 | $394,400 | $1,435 |
| Twin Valley Township | — | 0.0% | $227,578 | $394,400 | $1,467 |
| Watford City | $1,336 | 70.7% | $102,260 | $408,500 | $2,319 |
| Yellowstone Township | — | 11.0% | — | $302,600 | $1,519 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $26,850 | $44,700 | $71,550 |
| 2 people | $30,650 | $51,100 | $81,750 |
| 3 people | $34,500 | $57,500 | $91,950 |
| 4 people | $38,300 | $63,850 | $102,150 |
| 5 people | $41,400 | $69,000 | $110,350 |
| 6 people | $44,450 | $74,100 | $118,500 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $79,200 | $126,700 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $84,300 | $134,850 |
How the places in McKenzie County rank across North Dakota
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Crime reported to police in McKenzie County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 42 | 309 | 243 | 1,790 | 13,579 | 2 of 2 |
| 2024 | 30 | 210 | 180 | 1,260 | 14,288 | 2 of 2 |
| 2025 | 33 | 224 | 180 | 1,219 | 14,762 | 2 of 2 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for McKenzie County recorded 33 violent and 180 property crimes, 224 and 1,219 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in McKenzie County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| McKenzie County Sheriff's Office | 8,561 | 9 | 59 |
| Watford City Police Department | 6,201 | 24 | 121 |
ZIP codes in McKenzie County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58854 | 9,368 | $1,327 | $388,700 | $99,000 | 53.2% |
| 58831 | 1,089 | $1,223 | $342,100 | $98,380 | 25.1% |
| 58835 | 839 | — | $375,000 | $137,500 | 13.0% |
| 58634 | 402 | — | — | $157,750 | 41.9% |
| 58838 | 252 | $2,176 | $173,400 | $59,392 | 35.4% |
| 58847 | 209 | — | $102,800 | $84,950 | 55.1% |
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Questions about McKenzie County
What is the crime rate in McKenzie County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for McKenzie County recorded 224 violent and 1,219 property crimes per 100,000 residents (33 violent and 180 property crimes in all).
Which place in McKenzie County has the highest rent?
Sioux Township has the highest median gross rent, $2,176 (±$118) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in McKenzie County has the lowest rent?
Alex Township has the lowest median gross rent, $1,173 (±$564) a month.
What is the median rent in McKenzie County, North Dakota?
The median gross rent in McKenzie County is $1,284 (±$81) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McKenzie County, North Dakota
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McKenzie County, North Dakota
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: McKenzie County, ND
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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