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Buchanan, North Dakota

city · Stutsman County

At a glance

130
Population
$227,500
Median home value (all homes)
25% below U.S. median
$229,196
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$110,469
Median household income
41% above U.S. median
16.9 min
Average commute
93.9%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing7% below
Goods & services7% below
Utilities18% above
Taxes63% below
Insurance30% below
Commute cost39% below
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 college12 mi
Nearest community college64 mi
Nearest technical college93 mi
High school graduates100%
College graduates31.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corp
The Jamestown/Stutsman County Development Corporation (JSDC) is the lead economic development organization serving the City of Jamestown and Stutsman County, North Dakota. Its mission is to strengthen the local economy by creating quality primary sector jobs, supporting business growth, and positioning the community for long-term success.
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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