Income needed to buy a home
LaMoure County, ND
$46,997
a year in household income to buy the typical LaMoure County home with 10% down.
The monthly math
Typical home value$142,373
Down payment (10%)$14,237
Loan$128,136
Principal and interest (7.40%)$887/mo
Property tax (0.71% a year)$85/mo
Homeowners insurance (estimate)$71/mo
Mortgage insurance$53/mo
Total monthly cost$1,097/mo
Income needed keeps housing at 28% of gross income, the lender rule of thumb.
What locals earn
Comfortable
The typical household here earns $80,664 a year, 72% more than it takes.
In North Dakota
LaMoure County ranks #9 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 |
| Burke County | $139,675 | $44,739 |
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.