Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
30%
Over 65
14%
Stanley
Stanley, ND Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,008
Population
1,687
Renter Mix
42% Rent
Stanley’s local amenities are a must-see!
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Stanley was established in 1902 and is located in Mountrail County. The city rests atop the oil-rich Bakken Formation, which was first discovered in the 1950s.
Residents can board the Amtrak at the local station in Stanley. This train stops by once a day in both directions, with destinations to Chicago, Portland, and Seattle. Restaurants in the area include Godfather’s Pizza, Subway, and Joyce’s Café. Residents of Stanley enjoy tee time at the Prairie Rose Golf Course, movies at the Regis Theatre, Ina Mae Rude Aquatic Center, and outdoor recreation at Wilson Park on Highway 8.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$95,933
Average: $108,552
Education
312
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
851
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Stanley has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
42%
Non-Renters
58%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Stanley, ND is $1,008 for one bedroom, $1,123 for two bedrooms, and $1,702 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Stanley has increased by 0.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,008/month
722 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Stanley, ND is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
428 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
327 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
327 Students
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Points of Interest
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Top Apartments in Stanley
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.