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Is Jamestown, ND expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 22 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,14035% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$60,993about $5,083/month · 30% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$199,80040% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 80% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 10.9 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $45,600 a year. That is $22 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other North Dakota cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of North Dakota. It is number 8 of 13 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Jamestown
$1,140
Mandan
$1,096
Dickinson
$796
Williston
$1,204
Wahpeton
$761
Devils Lake
$1,009
Valley City
$896

How much do households earn in Jamestown?

Under $25k
25.0%
$25k–50k
20.3%
$50k–100k
30.5%
$100k–150k
12.2%
$150k+
5.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 17.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Jamestown

SizeJamestownU.S. average
Studio$3,500+$1,338
1 bedroom$698$1,324
2 bedrooms$829$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,401$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,121$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Jamestown overall?

Everyday prices in North Dakota overall are 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.0, U.S. = 100).

Housing
71
Goods (food, clothes…)
96
Utilities
74
Other services
91
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Jamestown, so the North Dakota figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Jamestown

🏛️ Property tax$2,587a year · 1.29% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$93a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Jamestown

Commute to work10.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree24%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home54.6%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line14.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Jamestown?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $246 a month less.

Renting
$1,140
Owning
$1,386

Owning assumes a typical $199,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $19,980 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Jamestown, ND?

Renting in Jamestown costs a median of about $1,140 a month in 2026, including utilities. The North Dakota median is $1,115.

How much do I need to make to live in Jamestown?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $45,600 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Jamestown cheap or expensive?

Jamestown is rated OK: rent takes 22.4% of the typical household income of $60,993. It ranks 8th cheapest of 13 North Dakota cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Jamestown?

The median homeowner in Jamestown pays $2,587 a year in property taxes, about 1.29% of the median home value.

Is Jamestown more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in North Dakota are 11% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Jamestown?

The median home value in Jamestown is $199,800, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.

15,787 people live in Jamestown. Numbers are typical (middle) values.