Income needed to buy a home
Burke County, ND
$44,739
a year in household income to buy the typical Burke County home with 10% down.
The monthly math
Typical home value$139,675
Down payment (10%)$13,968
Loan$125,708
Principal and interest (7.40%)$870/mo
Property tax (0.44% a year)$51/mo
Homeowners insurance (estimate)$70/mo
Mortgage insurance$52/mo
Total monthly cost$1,044/mo
Income needed keeps housing at 28% of gross income, the lender rule of thumb.
What locals earn
Room to spare
The typical household here earns $91,591 a year, 105% more than it takes.
In North Dakota
Burke County ranks #5 of 43 for the income a home takes, from least to most.
Easiest to afford in North Dakota
| County | Typical home | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| Griggs County | $122,731 | $39,316 |
| Eddy County | $120,227 | $39,480 |
| Sheridan County | $122,543 | $39,838 |
| Towner County | $122,053 | $40,276 |
| Wells County | $134,672 | $45,090 |
Typical home value from the Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026. Rate is the Freddie Mac 30-year average for Oct 8, 2026. Property tax rate is total taxes paid divided by total home value in the county (U.S. Census, ACS 2020-2024). How it works.