Special Interest
Housing in McKenzie County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in McKenzie County averages $1,284/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the North Dakota median of $954 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 18% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for McKenzie County FMR Area are $1,175 for a studio, $1,182 for 1‑bedroom, $1,424 for 2‑bedroom, $1,758 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,389 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $140 increase for a 2-bedroom in McKenzie County shows a 11% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for McKenzie County was 2.3% in 2024, compared to North Dakota at 2.4% and the national rate of 4.0%.
