Bismarck, North Dakota

North Dakota community balancing growth and livability

Midwest Bismarck, ND Metro

WhereAtHome Score

72.8

C-

out of 100

Overview

Bismarck is a North Dakota city with a population of approximately 75,092, part of the Bismarck, ND metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $383,424. Median household income is $76,014.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 75,092 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $383,424 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $76,014 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 15.7 minutes
  • Part of the Bismarck, ND metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

75,092

Source: Census ACS

$383,424

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$76,014

Source: Census ACS

15.7 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

35

Source: Walk Score

106 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Burleigh County (county-level results)

27%
71%
Democrat 14,215
Republican 36,595
Leans R+43.2

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 53.6/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 54.6/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 85.7/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 50/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 35/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 49/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 72.8

Location

Bismarck, ND (46.8234, -100.7748)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.