Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Dunseith

Affordability in Dunseith, ND

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Dunseith is $364 per month and the median household income is $51,449 per year. With 57% of residents renting their homes, affordable housing options play an important role in the local market.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Dunseith Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 166 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and population size.

Of the 2 HUD-assisted properties in Dunseith, neither is located in a FEMA-designated high-risk flood zone, according to flood map data.

Getting Around Dunseith

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Dunseith scores 0 out of 100 (Car-Dependent), with a Bike Score of 24 out of 100. No Transit Score is available. A personal vehicle is the primary way to get around for most daily needs.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 3 schools across 2 districts serve Dunseith, including 2 elementary and 1 high school. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Living

The median household income in Dunseith is $51,449 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median rent across all housing in the city is $364 per month, which is well below national averages, according to the same source.

Affordable and income-based housing in Dunseith spans 24 units across 2 properties, giving renters who qualify a limited but available set of options in a low-cost rental market.

Flood and Environmental Exposure

Both HUD-assisted properties in Dunseith have been mapped for flood zones, but neither carries a high-risk flood designation according to HUD-assisted property data. Flood exposure for subsidized renters here appears low.