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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 21.7%
- Median rent: $993
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 6,947 (45.5% of all housing units)

#8. Williston

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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 23.6%
- Median rent: $912
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 4,910 (36.6% of all housing units)

#7. Dickinson

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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 24.1%
- Median rent: $941
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 11,821 (37.9% of all housing units)

#6. Minot

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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 25.6%
- Median rent: $909
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 15,268 (28.7% of all housing units)

#5. Bismarck

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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 26.7%
- Median rent: $855
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 44,948 (43.7% of all housing units)

#4. Fargo

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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 26.8%
- Median rent: $724
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,324 (36.7% of all housing units)

#3. Jamestown

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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 27.4%
- Median rent: $650
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,549 (27.3% of all housing units)

#2. Wahpeton

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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 27.9%
- Median rent: $836
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 19,378 (44.8% of all housing units)

This story features data reporting by Elena Cox, writing by Andrea Vale, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.

#1. Grand Forks