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Alexander, North Dakota

city · McKenzie County

At a glance

255
Population
$229,200
Median home value (all homes)
24% below U.S. median
$374,327
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$1,375/mo
Median rent
2% above U.S. median
$121,953
Median household income
55% above U.S. median
31.1 min
Average commute
100%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
1.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 88 — 12% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing7% below
Goods & services7% below
Utilities6% above
Taxes63% below
Insurance30% below
Commute cost12% above
For business: North Dakota is CBII band 1/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college55 mi
Nearest community college22 mi
Nearest technical college153 mi
High school graduates83.4%
College graduates11.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city McKenzie County Economic Development
The McKenzie County Economic Development office helps residents and businesses find resources regarding workforce, financing and business services.
state North Dakota Dept. of Eco. Dev. & Finance
The North Dakota Department of Commerce Division of Community Services was established to provide technical assistance to local governments and state agencies in the areas of community and rural planning and development, policy research and development, and grant program implementation. We provide the people of North Dakota with effective, efficient and customer-oriented administration of federal and state programs for: Community Development Energy Efficiency Housing Self Sufficiency.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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