How many renters in Williston, ND pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
31.5% (±8.9 points) of renting households in Williston, ND spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
20.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 31.5% (±8.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 20.4% (±7.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.1% (±2.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Williston
| Share of income spent on rent | Williston | Williams County | North Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 26.1% (±8.5 points) | 28.4% | 20.9% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.2% (±4.6 points) | 10.1% | 15.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.9% (±6.9 points) | 17.6% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.2% (±6.3 points) | 14.8% | 11.0% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.1% (±5.4 points) | 10.0% | 7.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 20.4% (±7.1 points) | 19.0% | 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.
Williston against Williams County, its state and the nation
| Williston | Williams County | North Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 31.5% (±8.9 points) | 29.0% (±7.9 points) | 38.8% (±1.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 20.4% (±7.1 points) | 19.0% (±6.3 points) | 31.1% (±1.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.1% (±2.2 points) | 23.3% (±2.0 points) | 25.0% (±0.6 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $57,606 (±$6,946) | $58,914 (±$4,633) | $48,236 (±$1,347) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,122 (±$61) | $1,123 (±$56) | $954 (±$11) | $1,413 |
In Williston, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Williams County (29.0%).
It is not measurably different from North Dakota (38.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Williams County, Williston ranks 4 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 192 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 Williston
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williston | — | 31.5% (±8.9 points) | — |
| Williston Township | 2.4 mi | 0.0% (±36.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Missouri Ridge Township | 4.1 mi | 11.0% (±12.5 points) | Lower |
| Stony Creek Township | 9.4 mi | 13.3% (±50.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Springbrook | 9.7 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Springbrook Township | 11 mi | 0.0% (±82.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Trenton Township | 11 mi | 0.0% (±67.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tri Township | 12 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Epping | 15 mi | 0.0% (±139.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Missouri Ridge Township, ND (11.0%).
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 Williams County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Springbrook | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 2 | Grenora | 66.7% (±40.6 points) |
| 3 | Ray | 41.7% (±29.2 points) |
| 4 | Williston | 31.5% (±8.9 points) |
| 5 | Wildrose | 22.2% (±98.9 points) |
| 6 | Stony Creek Township | 13.3% (±50.2 points) |
| 7 | Missouri Ridge Township | 11.0% (±12.5 points) |
| 8 | Tioga | 8.5% (±10.8 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Epping | 0.0% (±139.0 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Buford Township | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
Showing 10 of 17 places in Williams 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 Williston
Are renters in Williston rent-burdened?
31.5% of renting households in Williston 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 Williston spend on rent?
The median renting household in Williston, ND spends 24.1% (±2.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Williston city, North Dakota
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Williston city, North Dakota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Williston city, North Dakota
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 Williston city, North Dakota (place:86220, in state:38).
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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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