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Watford City, North Dakota

city · McKenzie County

At a glance

6,039
Population
$408,500
Median home value (all homes)
35% above U.S. median
$386,046
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,336/mo
Median rent
1% below U.S. median
$102,260
Median household income
30% above U.S. median
20.8 min
Average commute
90%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
0.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 104 — 4% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing52% above
Goods & services7% below
Utilities5% below
Taxes63% below
Insurance30% below
Commute cost25% 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 college40 mi
Nearest community college29 mi
Nearest technical college137 mi
High school graduates86.8%
College graduates18.9%

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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