Oliver County, ND at a glance
Median household income
$77,240$6,437 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Oliver County, ND?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Oliver County, ND? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Bismarck, ND MSA, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $961 | $11,532 | $38,440 | 14.9% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,030 | $12,360 | $41,200 | 16% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,175 | $14,100 | $47,000 | 18.3% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,634 | $19,608 | $65,360 | 25.4% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,884 | $22,608 | $75,360 | 29.3% |
What a typical income covers in Oliver County, ND
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $77,240 a year ($6,437 a month before tax).
What $77,240 leaves after North Dakota taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and North Dakota tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Oliver County, ND: common questions
What is the median household income in Oliver County, ND?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Oliver County, ND is $77,240 per year (approximately $6,437 per month).
What is the average rent in Oliver County, ND?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $961 for a studio, $1,030 for one bedroom, $1,175 for two, $1,634 for three and $1,884 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Oliver County, ND expensive to live in?
Prices there run 9% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 91.0, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Oliver County, ND?
To keep a $1,175 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $47,000 a year, or $3,917 a month. That is 61% of what the typical household in Oliver County, ND earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Oliver County, ND?
On the local median income of $77,240 ($6,437 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $3,218 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,931 for everything else and $1,287 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,175 takes 37% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Oliver County, ND?
Homes in North Dakota paid 14.1¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $127. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.