B

Grenora, ND

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Affordability Score: 73/100

Population: 371 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Grenora, ND aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 371 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of B (73/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $91,806, median home value of , median rent of $575 per month, and 31.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,196 per month (studio $1,042, 1BR $1,068, 3BR $1,578, 4BR $1,745). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $11,977 per year, consuming 13% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Grenora, ND include income, rent. Unemployment currently reads 4.6% and poverty 13.9% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income B+
$91,806
Median household income
Education C-
31.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing N/A
N/A
Home value to income ratio
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent A
$1,196/mo
2BR fair market rent (16% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare C
$11,977/yr
Center-based infant care (13% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$91,806
▲ 48% vs national
Per Capita Income
$36,204
Unemployment Rate
4.6%
Poverty Rate
13.9%

Housing

Median Home Value
Median Rent
$575/mo
Owner Occupied
84.8%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,196/mo
▼ 0% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,042
1BR
$1,068
2BR
$1,196
3BR
$1,578
4BR
$1,745

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
31.6%
▲ 2 ppt vs national
High School+
75.6%
Median Age
47.4
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$11,977/yr
13% of income
Toddler (Center)
$10,928/yr
Preschool (Center)
$10,140/yr
School-Age (Center)
$10,006/yr

What This Means

Grenora, ND receives an overall affordability grade of B (73/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 371. This area performs well in income and rent. Data was unavailable for housing, commute, safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Grenora, ND affordable?
Grenora, ND receives an overall affordability grade of B (73/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $91,806.
What is the cost of living in Grenora?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $575/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,196/mo. Infant childcare $11,977/yr.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →