Stark County, ND at a glance
Median household income
$84,449$7,037 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Stark 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 Stark County, ND? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Stark County, ND, 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 | $869 | $10,428 | $34,760 | 12.3% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $874 | $10,488 | $34,960 | 12.4% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,056 | $12,672 | $42,240 | 15% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,469 | $17,628 | $58,760 | 20.9% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,771 | $21,252 | $70,840 | 25.2% |
What a typical income covers in Stark County, ND
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $84,449 a year ($7,037 a month before tax).
What $84,449 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 Stark County, ND: common questions
What is the median household income in Stark County, ND?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Stark County, ND is $84,449 per year (approximately $7,037 per month).
What is the average rent in Stark County, ND?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $869 for a studio, $874 for one bedroom, $1,056 for two, $1,469 for three and $1,771 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 Stark County, ND expensive to live in?
Prices there run 11% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for North Dakota is 89.0, 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 Stark County, ND?
To keep a $1,056 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $42,240 a year, or $3,520 a month. That is 50% of what the typical household in Stark County, ND earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Stark County, ND?
On the local median income of $84,449 ($7,037 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $3,519 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $2,111 for everything else and $1,407 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,056 takes 30% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Stark 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.