What percentage of people rent in Fessenden, ND?
22.5% (±9.6 points) of the occupied homes in Fessenden, ND are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 53 renting households against 183 that own their home.
In Fessenden, the share of households that rent went from 35.3% in 2015–2019 to 22.5% in 2020–2024 (−12.8 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 22.5% (±9.6 points)
- Renting households
- 53 (±27)
- Median renter income
- $31,838 (±$3,502)
Who rents and who owns in Fessenden
| Fessenden | Wells County | North Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 22.5% (±9.6 points) | 22.9% (±4.3 points) | 37.1% (±0.6 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 53 (±27) | 410 (±87) | 122,979 (±2,250) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 183 (±59) | 1,377 (±86) | 208,084 (±2,303) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 1.4 (±0.3) | 1.6 (±0.2) | 1.9 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 1.9 (±0.4) | 2.3 (±0.1) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $31,838 (±$3,502) | $33,485 (±$4,410) | $48,236 (±$1,347) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $67,340 (±$26,968) | $79,886 (±$6,101) | $100,032 (±$1,209) | $100,009 |
In Fessenden, the renter share is not measurably different from Wells County (22.9%).
It is also lower than in North Dakota (37.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Wells County, Fessenden ranks 5 of 39 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 347 of 1,526.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Fessenden has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 35.3% (±15.8 points) | 22.5% (±9.6 points) | −12.8 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $803 (±$547) | $547 (±$238) | −31.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $48,125 (±$16,334) | $65,962 (±$2,547) | +37.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Fessenden
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fessenden | — | 22.5% (±9.6 points) | — |
| Oshkosh Township | 3.0 mi | 0.0% (±51.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Norway Township | 4.2 mi | 0.0% (±36.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Manfred Township | 7.5 mi | 0.0% (±37.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Cottonwood Township | 8.2 mi | 7.4% (±18.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hamburg Township (Wells County) | 8.3 mi | 21.7% (±28.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Ontario Township | 8.5 mi | 0.0% (±100.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Germantown Township | 8.5 mi | 0.0% (±100.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hamberg | 9.4 mi | 0.0% (±100.0 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.
Households that rent across Wells County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sykeston Township | 100.0% (±86.7 points) |
| 2 | Harvey | 38.2% (±7.6 points) |
| 3 | Sykeston | 28.8% (±27.4 points) |
| 4 | Cathay Township | 25.0% (±30.5 points) |
| 5 | Fessenden | 22.5% (±9.6 points) |
| 6 | Hamburg Township (Wells County) | 21.7% (±28.2 points) |
| 7 | Norway Lake Township | 17.1% (±18.8 points) |
| 8 | Cathay | 14.3% (±47.5 points) |
| 9 | Bowdon | 10.0% (±11.8 points) |
| 10 | Hurdsfield | 9.1% (±21.9 points) |
| 11 | South Cottonwood Township | 7.4% (±18.1 points) |
Showing 11 of 39 places in Wells County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Fessenden
How many renters are there in Fessenden?
Fessenden has an estimated 53 (±27) renting households, 22.5% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Fessenden?
In Fessenden, the share of households that rent went from 35.3% in 2015–2019 to 22.5% in 2020–2024 (−12.8 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Fessenden?
A renting household in Fessenden has 1.4 people on average, against 1.9 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Fessenden?
The median renting household in Fessenden, ND has an income of $31,838 (±$3,502) a year, against $67,340 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fessenden city, North Dakota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fessenden city, North Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fessenden city, North Dakota
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fessenden city, North Dakota
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fessenden city, North Dakota
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Fessenden city, North Dakota (place:26180, in state:38).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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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.
Figures last updated on .
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