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Housing Affordability in Mercer County, 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
- 20.5%
- North Dakota 24.2%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 55.4%
- North Dakota 38.9%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 12.6%
- North Dakota 16.0%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,675/mo
- North Dakota $1,762/mo
Mercer County 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 more36755.4%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more36712.6%
- Renters paying 50% or more17726.7%
- Median rent as a share of income: 35.5%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 18.0%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $579/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 2.5
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer County, ND | 20.5% | 55.4% | 12.6% | 35.5% |
| North Dakota | 24.2% | 38.9% | 16.0% | 25.0% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Cities and towns in Mercer County
Places with 1,000 or more people
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Mercer County, ND?
- In Mercer County, ND, 20.5% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Mercer County compare with North Dakota?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Mercer County is 20.5%, compared with 24.2% for North Dakota as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates