Median Age
34 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
18%
Wahpeton, ND
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$640
Population
8,235
Renter Mix
45% Rent
Small-town character and Midwestern charm define this historic state-line community
Rural
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Affordable
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River
Sitting at the spot where the Bois de Sioux and Otter Tail rivers meet to form the Red River of the North, Wahpeton has a geography that sets it apart from most small cities in the region. As the county seat of Richland County, it serves as the commercial and civic hub for a wide stretch of southeastern North Dakota, with its twin city of Breckenridge, Minnesota just across the river. The North Dakota State College of Science anchors much of the city's identity, drawing students and supporting a range of local jobs in education, healthcare, and skilled trades.
Wahpeton's compact six square miles make it easy to get around, and the city's residential areas offer a mix of single-family homes, duplexes, and apartment communities suited to a range of lifestyles and budgets. Renters will find options from modest studio and one-bedroom units to larger townhome-style layouts, often tucked into quiet, tree-lined streets. The pace here is steady and grounded, with a close-knit atmosphere that larger cities rarely replicate. Founded in 1869, Wahpeton carries its history with quiet confidence, offering a sense of place that feels genuinely rooted rather than manufactured.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$46,622
Average: $62,604
Education
1,490
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,185
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Wahpeton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
45%
Non-Renters
55%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
13%
Other Education
87%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Wahpeton, ND is $449 for a studio, $640 for one bedroom, $761 for two bedrooms, and $1,110 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wahpeton has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$640/month
520 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Wahpeton, ND is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
436 Students
Public
Grades K-8
116 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
110 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 6-8
267 Students
Public
Grades K-8
116 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 9-12
388 Students
Public
Grades K-12
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Points of Interest
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- Chahinkapa Zoo
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† 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.