Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Bismarck

Affordability in Bismarck, ND

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Bismarck is $999 per month and the median household income is $78,387 annually, with renters making up 35% of occupied households. These figures provide context for understanding where income-based and HUD-assisted housing can make a meaningful difference for cost-burdened renters.

Safety

The Bismarck Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 277 per 100,000 residents in 2024, according to the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting methods and local definitions.

Getting Around Bismarck

According to Walk Score, the areas around Bismarck's assisted properties score 55 out of 100 (Somewhat Walkable) for walkability and 59 out of 100 for bikeability. No Transit Score is available for this area.

Schools

Bismarck is served by 32 public schools across 5 districts -- including 23 elementary, 4 middle, and 5 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data. Quality and programs vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before choosing a home.

Cost of Living in Bismarck

The median household income in Bismarck is $78,387 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median gross rent is $999 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

Affordable and income-based rentals in the city are spread across 6 properties totaling 378 units, offering options for households whose incomes fall below area median thresholds set by HUD.

Environmental Exposure

All 6 affordable housing properties in Bismarck have been mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, according to flood hazard data.