Williams County, ND at a glance
Median household income
$85,595$7,133 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Williams 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 Williams County, ND? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Williams 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 | $1,042 | $12,504 | $41,680 | 14.6% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,068 | $12,816 | $42,720 | 15% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,196 | $14,352 | $47,840 | 16.8% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,578 | $18,936 | $63,120 | 22.1% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,745 | $20,940 | $69,800 | 24.5% |
Rent in Williams County, ND, with the wage each unit needs →
What a typical income covers in Williams County, ND
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $85,595 a year ($7,133 a month before tax).
What $85,595 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 Williams County, ND: common questions
What is the median household income in Williams County, ND?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Williams County, ND is $85,595 per year (approximately $7,133 per month).
What is the average rent in Williams County, ND?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $1,042 for a studio, $1,068 for one bedroom, $1,196 for two, $1,578 for three and $1,745 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 Williams 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 Williams County, ND?
To keep a $1,196 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $47,840 a year, or $3,987 a month. That is 56% of what the typical household in Williams County, ND earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Williams County, ND?
On the local median income of $85,595 ($7,133 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $3,566 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $2,140 for everything else and $1,427 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,196 takes 34% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Williams 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.