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Housing Affordability in Ellendale, ND

Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.

Households paying 30%+ for housing
16.8%
North Dakota 24.2%
Renters paying 30%+
34.8%
North Dakota 38.9%
Homeowners paying 30%+
9.7%
North Dakota 16.0%
Owner costs with a mortgage
$1,077/mo
North Dakota $1,762/mo

Ellendale has fewer than 10,000 residents, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error. Compare with care.

Housing costs compared with income

  • Renters paying 30% or more3234.8%
  • Homeowners paying 30% or more239.7%
  • Renters paying 50% or more1314.1%
  • Median rent as a share of income: 24.5%
  • Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 14.8%
  • Median owner costs without a mortgage: $518/mo
  • Median home value divided by median household income: 2.1

How it compares

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AreaHouseholds paying 30%+ for housingRenters 30%+Owners 30%+Median rent as % of income
Ellendale, ND16.8%34.8%9.7%24.5%
Dickey County19.5%40.3%15.8%24.1%
North Dakota24.2%38.9%16.0%25.0%
United States32.2%51.1%22.7%30.6%

Frequently asked questions

What is the housing cost burden in Ellendale, ND?
In Ellendale, ND, 16.8% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
How does Ellendale compare with North Dakota?
The households paying 30%+ for housing in Ellendale is 16.8%, compared with 24.2% for North Dakota as a whole.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates