What percentage of people rent in Watford City, ND?
70.7% (±7.9 points) of the occupied homes in Watford City, ND are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 1,859 renting households against 770 that own their home.
In Watford City, the share of households that rent went from 54.7% in 2015–2019 to 70.7% in 2020–2024 (+16.0 percentage points), a measurable increase.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 70.7% (±7.9 points)
- Renting households
- 1,859 (±268)
- Median renter income
- $84,917 (±$13,082)
Who rents and who owns in Watford City
| Watford City | McKenzie County | North Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 70.7% (±7.9 points) | 46.6% (±4.6 points) | 37.1% (±0.6 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 1,859 (±268) | 2,795 (±301) | 122,979 (±2,250) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 770 (±219) | 3,202 (±303) | 208,084 (±2,303) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.1 (±0.3) | 2.2 (±0.2) | 1.9 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.7 (±0.4) | 2.5 (±0.2) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $84,917 (±$13,082) | $83,781 (±$6,798) | $48,236 (±$1,347) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $158,750 (±$45,724) | $120,227 (±$26,991) | $100,032 (±$1,209) | $100,009 |
In Watford City, the renter share is higher than in McKenzie County (46.6%).
It is also higher than in North Dakota (37.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (34.8%).
In McKenzie County, Watford City ranks 2 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 56 of 1,526.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Watford City has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 54.7% (±6.5 points) | 70.7% (±7.9 points) | +16.0 percentage points | Measurable increase |
| Median gross rent | $1,143 (±$95) | $1,336 (±$74) | +16.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $74,797 (±$11,547) | $102,260 (±$27,776) | +36.7% | 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 Watford City
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watford City | — | 70.7% (±7.9 points) | — |
| Arnegard | 8.2 mi | 29.7% (±27.0 points) | Lower |
| Alex Township | 15 mi | 54.5% (±23.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Blue Butte Township | 16 mi | 0.0% (±50.1 points) | Lower |
| Antelope Creek Township | 17 mi | 9.1% (±14.1 points) | Lower |
| Twin Valley Township | 17 mi | 0.0% (±22.7 points) | Lower |
| Alexander | 18 mi | 15.0% (±14.5 points) | Lower |
| Keene Township | 19 mi | 100.0% (±100.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grail Township | 20 mi | 54.7% (±54.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Arnegard, ND (29.7%), Blue Butte Township, ND (0.0%), Antelope Creek Township, ND (9.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across McKenzie County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keene Township | 100.0% (±100.0 points) |
| 2 | Watford City | 70.7% (±7.9 points) |
| 3 | Grail Township | 54.7% (±54.7 points) |
| 4 | Alex Township | 54.5% (±23.2 points) |
| 5 | Sioux Township | 40.2% (±16.5 points) |
| 6 | Arnegard | 29.7% (±27.0 points) |
| 7 | Alexander | 15.0% (±14.5 points) |
| 8 | Yellowstone Township | 11.0% (±7.1 points) |
Showing 8 of 15 places in McKenzie 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 Watford City
How many renters are there in Watford City?
Watford City has an estimated 1,859 (±268) renting households, 70.7% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Watford City?
In Watford City, the share of households that rent went from 54.7% in 2015–2019 to 70.7% in 2020–2024 (+16.0 percentage points), a measurable increase.
How big are renting households in Watford City?
A renting household in Watford City has 2.1 people on average, against 2.7 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Watford City?
The median renting household in Watford City, ND has an income of $84,917 (±$13,082) a year, against $158,750 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Watford City city, North Dakota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Watford City city, North Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Watford City city, North Dakota
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Watford City city, North Dakota
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Watford City 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 Watford City city, North Dakota (place:83860, 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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