Steele County, ND at a glance
Median household income
$77,500$6,458 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Steele 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 Steele County, ND? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Steele 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 | $697 | $8,364 | $27,880 | 10.8% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $702 | $8,424 | $28,080 | 10.9% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $873 | $10,476 | $34,920 | 13.5% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,214 | $14,568 | $48,560 | 18.8% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,464 | $17,568 | $58,560 | 22.7% |
What a typical income covers in Steele County, ND
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $77,500 a year ($6,458 a month before tax).
What $77,500 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.
Rent, jobs and pay in North Dakota
Living in Steele County, ND: common questions
What is the median household income in Steele County, ND?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Steele County, ND is $77,500 per year (approximately $6,458 per month).
What is the average rent in Steele County, ND?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $697 for a studio, $702 for one bedroom, $873 for two, $1,214 for three and $1,464 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 Steele 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 Steele County, ND?
To keep a $873 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $34,920 a year, or $2,910 a month. That is 45% of what the typical household in Steele County, ND earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Steele County, ND?
On the local median income of $77,500 ($6,458 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $3,229 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,937 for everything else and $1,292 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $873 takes 27% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Steele 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.