Cost of Living in Dilworth, MN

Population 4,664 · Minnesota · Data vintage 2023

85
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Dilworth is a smaller Minnesota community of around 5000 residents, where median household incomes of $89,577 and housing costs ($268,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. An unemployment rate of 1.0% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Dilworth sits roughly 6 miles east of Fargo — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Housing prices track closely with Fargo's $270,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 88
Rent 80

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Dilworth

The median home value in Dilworth is $268,100 — 12% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,053/month, 20% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $89,577/year is 20% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.0%, below the national average of 4.8%. Minnesota's top state income tax rate is 9.8% and the combined sales tax is 7.4%. The climate averages highs of 52.6°F and lows of 31.8°F, with about 51.4" of annual snowfall. Overall, Dilworth has a cost of living index of 85 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 15% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$268,100
12% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$235,432
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,053/mo
20% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
21.2x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
1.1%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$702
1 BR
$784
2 BR
$937
3 BR
$1,307
4 BR
$1,537
Owner-occupied 77.4%
Renter-occupied 22.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,053
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,667/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
22.7 min
16% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
3.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
81.2%
Carpooled
8.6%
Walked
6.4%
Work from home
3.2%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 9.8%
Total Sales Tax 7.4%
State rate 6.9%
Avg local rate 0.6%
Property Tax 1.1%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$89,577
20% above avg
Per Capita Income
$45,955
Unemployment Rate
1.0%
79% below avg
Poverty Rate
13.7%
Labor Force Participation
72.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 22.8%
Graduate degree 15.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39.7
Male median age 39.3
Female median age 40.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
52.6°F
Avg Low
31.8°F
Annual Precip
23.9"
Annual Snowfall
51.4"
23° 45° 68° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 182336546978828172563824
Low °F 041832445659574835218
Precip" 0.710.691.251.543.094.293.072.602.682.170.970.89
Snow" 10.38.19.24.10.00.00.00.00.01.26.811.7

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

97%
4-Year Graduation Rate
14.2:1
Student-teacher ratio
4
Public schools
1,628
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Dilworth, MN?

Dilworth has a cost index of 85 (100 = national average). It is 15% below the national average.

What is average rent in Dilworth, MN?

The median gross rent in Dilworth is $1,053 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Dilworth?

The median home value in Dilworth is $268,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Dilworth?

The median household income in Dilworth is $89,577 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Dilworth, MN?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Dilworth is 7.4%. The Minnesota state income tax top rate is 9.8%.

Is Dilworth, MN affordable?

Yes, Dilworth is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 85 — about 15% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Dilworth?

Dilworth has average high temperatures of 52.6°F and average lows of 31.8°F. Annual precipitation is 23.9". Average annual snowfall is 51.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Dilworth at a Glance

Population
4,664
Median Income
$89,577
Home Value
$268,100
Median Rent
$1,053/mo
Unemployment
1.0%
Avg High Temp
52.6°F
Sales Tax
7.4%
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