Living in Ambrose, North Dakota

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ambrose · Census data 2020–2024

Ambrose has 33 residents with a median age of 63.3. The median household income is $116,042 (51% higher than the North Dakota median), the median home value is $61,300.

Ambrose is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Ambrose at a glance

Population
33
Median age
63.3State: 35.9
Median household income
$116,042State: $76,657
Median home value
$61,300State: $249,900
Homeowners
93.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7%

Is Ambrose a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 51% higher than the North Dakota median; home values 75% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.1%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Ambrose

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ambrose the median home value is $61,300, 82% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Ambrose$61,300
North Dakota$249,900
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

North Dakota$954
United States$1,413

Ambrose median household income

The median household income in Ambrose is $116,042 and the income per person is $50,597. 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line (North Dakota: 10.8%).

Median household income

Ambrose$116,042
North Dakota$76,657
United States$80,734

Housing in Ambrose: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
22
Owner-occupied
93.3%
Renter-occupied
6.7%
Vacant
31.8%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1950
Average household size
2.20

31.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Ambrose has many vacation and second homes.

Ambrose demographics

Population
33
Median age
63.3
Under 18
21.2%
65 and older
45.5%
Households
15
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
3.8%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ambrose ›

Education in Ambrose

7.7% of adults 25 and older in Ambrose have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Dakota: 32.7%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Ambrose7.7%
North Dakota32.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Ambrose

Unemployment rate
0%State: 2.8%
Average commute
—State: 18 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
85.7%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
14.3%
Homes with broadband
100%

Ambrose vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Ambrose33$116,042$61,300—
Crosby1,065$82,500$115,400$900
Noonan163$125,625$70,000—
Wildrose260$95,536$113,800—
Lignite167$77,083$93,000$581
Portal129$115,642$87,200$674
Ray714$72,031$227,600$988
Tioga1,657$66,181$199,600$1,092
Powers Lake301$79,397$232,100$1,092

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Living in Ambrose: FAQ

What is the median household income in Ambrose, ND?

The median household income in Ambrose is $116,042, 51% higher than the North Dakota median of $76,657 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Ambrose?

The median home value in Ambrose is $61,300, compared with $249,900 in North Dakota.

Is Ambrose, ND a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 51% higher than the North Dakota median; home values 75% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.1%.

What is the median age in Ambrose?

The median age in Ambrose is 63.3 years (North Dakota: 35.9).

What is the unemployment rate in Ambrose?

The unemployment rate in Ambrose is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Ambrose?

7.7% of adults in Ambrose have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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