Cost of Living in Beulah, ND

Population 3,058 · North Dakota · Data vintage 2023

71
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Beulah offers a notably favorable income-to-housing ratio for its region. The typical home — $194,000 — costs less than 2.3 times median household income of $84,417, a threshold many coastal markets passed a decade ago. An unemployment rate of 0.7% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Geographically, Beulah lies roughly 235 miles west of the nearest major metro, Fargo. Median home values run roughly 28% lower than Fargo's $270,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 64
Rent 83

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

About the Cost of Living in Beulah

The median home value in Beulah is $194,300 — 36% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,092/month, 17% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $84,417/year is 13% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 0.7%, below the national average of 4.8%. North Dakota's top state income tax rate is 2.5% and the combined sales tax is 6.9%. The climate averages highs of 52.1°F and lows of 29.8°F. Overall, Beulah has a cost of living index of 71 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 29% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$194,300
36% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$363,120
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,092/mo
17% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
14.8x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.1%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$754
1 BR
$761
2 BR
$928
3 BR
$1,300
4 BR
$1,558
Owner-occupied 76.4%
Renter-occupied 23.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,092
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,706/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
15.7 min
42% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
0.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
93.6%
Carpooled
2.7%
Walked
3.2%
Work from home
0.5%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 2.5%
Total Sales Tax 6.9%
State rate 5.0%
Avg local rate 1.9%
Property Tax 1.1%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$84,417
13% above avg
Per Capita Income
$35,585
Unemployment Rate
0.7%
85% below avg
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Labor Force Participation
58.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 18.3%
Graduate degree 1.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37
Male median age 35.4
Female median age 40.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
52.1°F
Avg Low
29.8°F
Annual Precip
17.8"
23° 45° 68° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 212537536674818171543825
Low °F 251729415156544532197
Precip" 0.600.490.691.272.623.542.631.771.671.240.610.66

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 41 — Good
69%
Good air days/yr
322
Max AQI recorded
148
PM2.5 days
217
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

95%
4-Year Graduation Rate
13.6:1
Student-teacher ratio
3
Public schools
734
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Beulah, ND?

Beulah has a cost index of 71 (100 = national average). It is 29% below the national average.

What is average rent in Beulah, ND?

The median gross rent in Beulah is $1,092 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Beulah?

The median home value in Beulah is $194,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Beulah?

The median household income in Beulah is $84,417 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Beulah, ND?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Beulah is 6.9%. The North Dakota state income tax top rate is 2.5%.

Is Beulah, ND affordable?

Yes, Beulah is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 71 — about 29% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Beulah?

Beulah has average high temperatures of 52.1°F and average lows of 29.8°F. Annual precipitation is 17.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Beulah at a Glance

Population
3,058
Median Income
$84,417
Home Value
$194,300
Median Rent
$1,092/mo
Unemployment
0.7%
Avg High Temp
52.1°F
Sales Tax
6.9%
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