Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
21%
Jamestown
Jamestown, ND Area Guide
Avg Rent
$926
Population
16,223
Renter Mix
42% Rent
Experience the timeless charms of the “Buffalo City”
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One of the larger cities in North Dakota, Jamestown is home to around 15,000 people and sits along Interstate 94 roughly halfway between Bismarck and Fargo. Nicknamed the “Buffalo City,” Jamestown’s most iconic landmark is the enormous bison sculpture along Interstate 94, a classic roadside attraction that still serves as a photo op for countless travelers.
The city hosts an active arts scene, with the Jamestown Arts Center serving as a major hub for everything from gallery exhibitions to live performances to community classes and workshops. Jamestown is also home to the University of Jamestown, a private liberal arts college serving around 1,200 students and frequently earning recognition as one of the top institutions in the region.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$49,351
Average: $65,046
Education
3,571
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,309
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Jamestown has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
42%
Non-Renters
58%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Jamestown, ND is $1,210 for a studio, $917 for one bedroom, $1,057 for two bedrooms, and $1,499 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Jamestown has increased by 4.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$917/month
679 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Jamestown, ND is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
William S Gussner Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
250 Students
Public
Grades K-5
114 Students
Public
Grades K-5
218 Students
Louis L'Amour Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
107 Students
Public
Grades K-5
220 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
475 Students
James River Spec Ed Cooperative
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 9-12
777 Students
Public
Grades K-12
James River Spec Ed Cooperative
Public
Grades K-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge
Colleges
Top Apartments in Jamestown
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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.