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Sanborn, North Dakota

city · Barnes County

At a glance

103
Population
$103,100
Median home value (all homes)
66% below U.S. median
$200,403
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$80,875
Median household income
3% above U.S. median
19.1 min
Average commute
71.4%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
12.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 75 — 25% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing48% below
Goods & services7% below
Utilities5% below
Taxes63% below
Insurance30% below
Commute cost31% 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 college11 mi
Nearest community college80 mi
Nearest technical college65 mi
High school graduates94.1%
College graduates10.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Valley City-Barnes County Development Corporation
Valley City - Barnes County Development Corporation is an economic development organization that partners with businesses of all sizes to guide development, recruit new industries, and assist with retention and expansion to improve the local economy. It focuses on creating career opportunities and strengthening the community through business growth.
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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