Great Bend, ND

This city of 52 residents.

Housing snapshot

Population
52 (2026)
Households
22
Median household income
$65,100 (2026)
Typical home value
$236,926
Owner-occupied
95%

Comparison to other North Dakota municipalities

Great Bend: $65,100 Median income (2026 estimate)
<$45K >$125K
Great Bend: None jobs to household ratio
<0.29 >1.72
Great Bend: No permit data
<0.2% >10%
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How affordable is this community?

At $236,926, typical home prices in Great Bend, ND are close to the North Dakota average of $223,702. With a median household income of $65,100 in Great Bend, ND, housing costs are a modest stretch for the typical household.

This chart tracks whether housing prices are keeping pace with local incomes. The gap between what homes cost and what households can afford reveals affordability trends over time.

How has employment changed over time?

Jobs by industry sector since 2012. Switch between local jobs — counted where the jobs are located — and resident jobs, counted where the workers live. On the local view the most recent year is a nowcast: it grows the latest local LODES job mix forward using recent county employment growth from QCEW and the BLS local employment series, so the newest point tracks today's economy instead of data that is roughly two years old.

How are households changing by income?

Great Bend, ND has roughly 22 households, though population has been declining at 0.6% per year.

Understanding how households at different income levels are growing or declining helps identify which groups face the greatest housing pressure and where new housing is most needed.

Who lives here today?

The housing stock in Great Bend, ND is heavily oriented toward detached single-family, which makes up 91% of units. Great Bend, ND is a strongly owner-occupied community, with 95% of households owning their home.

Households may have different structure type preferences depending on characteristics such as household size, income, employment, presence of children, age of individuals, and lifestyle choices. Understanding the housing stock in corresponding terms helps assess how well existing units align with existing households' ideals.

What does the housing stock look like?

The mix of housing types and ownership patterns shapes a community's character. This chart breaks down housing units by structure type and whether they're owner-occupied or rented.

How does this place compare to similar communities?