Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
21%
Devils Lake
Devils Lake, ND Area Guide
Avg Rent
$673
Population
7,230
Renter Mix
51% Rent
Aquatic recreation abounds in this lakefront suburb
Lakefront
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Active
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Parks
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Public Transit
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Suburban
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Devils Lake is named for its aquatic neighbor, where you’ll find locals boating, fishing, swimming, skiing, and relaxing on the water. Devils Lake is the idyllic lakefront suburb featuring a family-friendly atmosphere, great public schools, and an abundance of community parks. Roosevelt Park is a pet-friendly green space with athletic fields, open lawns, playgrounds, and an outdoor amphitheater. Ruger Park sits in the northeast corner of Devils Lake and features even more ball fields, playgrounds, an outdoor swimming pool, miles of jogging trails, and a dog park. Devils Lake offers public transit through the local Amtrak Station, and residents have easy access to State Route 20 and US-2. Local cafes, restaurants, and bars sit in the heart of this secluded lakefront oasis. Renters are attracted to this area for its welcoming environment and affordable apartment rentals.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$39,370
Average: $56,297
Education
1,713
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,669
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Devils Lake, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
51%
Non-Renters
49%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Devils Lake, ND is $673 for one bedroom, $758 for two bedrooms, and $1,076 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Devils Lake has increased by 8.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$673/month
736 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Devils Lake, ND is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
518 Students
Prairie View Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
250 Students
Public
Grades K-5
265 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
200 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades K-8
518 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 9-12
500 Students
Public
Grades K-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Devils Lake Wetland Management District
- Lake Alice National Wildlife Refuge
- State Parks on Devils Lake
- Sullys Hill National Game Preserve
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Top Apartments in Devils Lake
Houses for Rent in Devils Lake
Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.