Apartments for rent in Bismarck, ND

The small city of Bismarck, North Dakota is home to slightly less than 69,000 residents. The city's population, at an average age of just under 40, is slightly older than other municipalities in the state, which has an average age of 37. The majority of residents own their homes in Bismarck, and 37% of residents rent. The average rent of $891 a month is roughly on par with the state average.

Bismarck residents have an average commute of about 17 minutes, faster than nearly 80% of cities in North Dakota. Driving a vehicle is the prevailing means of commuting to work, opted for by 51% of commuters, while public transportation is not extensively used. Walking isn't a common means of commuting to work.

Compared to the national average (13%), Bismarck has a relatively large concentration of residents over the age of 25 with Bachelor's degrees (17%). Additionally, 24% possess a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. Many Bismarck residents work in one of two industries: healthcare and retail. Combined, these industries make up 20% of the city's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many residents work in sales, which ranks as the top career path in the city. With an average annual income of just over $74,000, Bismarck workers take home about the same as their peers elsewhere in North Dakota. The city's average income also is fairly average compared to the national level ($73,345).