Living in Arthur, North Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Arthur · Census data 2020–2024
Arthur has 392 residents with a median age of 42.9. The median household income is $88,393 (15% higher than the North Dakota median), the median home value is $217,900, the median rent is $645/month.
Arthur is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Arthur at a glance
- Population
- 392
- Median age
- 42.9State: 35.9
- Median household income
- $88,393State: $76,657
- Median home value
- $217,900State: $249,900
- Median rent
- $645/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 86.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.7%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Arthur a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the North Dakota median; home values 13% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 1.6%.
Cons: An average commute of 22 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Arthur
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Arthur the median home value is $217,900, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $645 per month, which is 17.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,556 a month in housing costs.
Arthur median household income
The median household income in Arthur is $88,393 and the income per person is $44,802. 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line (North Dakota: 10.8%).
Housing in Arthur: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 165
- Owner-occupied
- 86.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.9%
- Vacant
- 4.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.32
Arthur demographics
- Population
- 392
- Median age
- 42.9
- Under 18
- 20.9%
- 65 and older
- 23%
- Households
- 158
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 12.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Arthur ›
Education in Arthur
33.7% of adults 25 and older in Arthur have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Dakota: 32.7%), and 4.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Arthur
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 2.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Drive alone
- 79.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 9%
- Homes with broadband
- 93%
Arthur vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur | 392 | $88,393 | $217,900 | $645 |
| Hunter | 292 | $74,583 | $125,000 | $650 |
| Amenia | 135 | $66,250 | $179,200 | — |
| Gardner | 125 | $103,750 | $276,800 | — |
| Argusville | 584 | $162,734 | $356,200 | — |
| Grandin | 119 | $82,188 | $131,300 | $620 |
| Casselton | 2,953 | $73,259 | $278,400 | $814 |
| Mapleton | 1,352 | $119,432 | $310,200 | $1,042 |
| Page | 165 | $71,000 | $92,500 | $500 |
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What is the median household income in Arthur, ND?
The median household income in Arthur is $88,393, 15% 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 Arthur?
The median home value in Arthur is $217,900, compared with $249,900 in North Dakota.
How much is rent in Arthur?
The median gross rent in Arthur is $645 per month, about 17.8% of household income.
Is Arthur, ND a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the North Dakota median; home values 13% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 1.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 22 minutes.
What is the median age in Arthur?
The median age in Arthur is 42.9 years (North Dakota: 35.9).
How long is the commute in Arthur?
The average commute to work in Arthur is 22 minutes; 4.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Arthur?
The unemployment rate in Arthur is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Arthur?
33.7% of adults in Arthur 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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