Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Dickinson

Affordability in Dickinson, ND

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median monthly rent in Dickinson is $957, set against a median household income of $82,696 per year. About 39% of residents rent their homes, reflecting a mix of owners and renters in the city.

Dickinson has 7 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties with 253 total units, offering income-qualified renters alternatives below market-rate pricing.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Dickinson Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 297 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Getting Around Dickinson

According to Walk Score, the areas around Dickinson's assisted properties score 71 (Very Walkable) for walkability and 40 for bikeability. These scores reflect conditions near the 7 assisted properties in the city, and individual locations may vary.

No Transit Score is available for Dickinson, which is typical for smaller cities in North Dakota where personal vehicles remain the primary way to get around.

Schools

Dickinson is served by 1 school district with 12 public schools -- 8 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools -- according to the NCES Common Core of Data. Quality and programs vary by school, so renters should check which schools are assigned to a specific address before making a decision.

Cost of Living in Dickinson

The median household income in Dickinson is $82,696 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median market rent is $957 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

Affordable housing programs in Dickinson -- including HUD-assisted and income-based properties -- are designed for households that earn below area income limits, meaning monthly costs are typically well under the citywide median rent.

• Median household income: $82,696/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $957/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 39% of occupied housing units (Census ACS 5-Year)

Environment

All 7 HUD-assisted properties in Dickinson have been mapped for flood risk, and none fall in a high-risk flood zone. Flood exposure for affordable housing in this city is effectively zero based on available flood data.