Living in Embden, North Dakota

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

Embden has 41 residents with a median age of 58.9. The median household income is $126,250 (65% higher than the North Dakota median), the median home value is $216,100.

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

Embden at a glance

Population
41
Median age
58.9State: 35.9
Median household income
$126,250State: $76,657
Median home value
$216,100State: $249,900
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
39%
Average commute
112 min

Is Embden a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 65% higher than the North Dakota median; home values 14% lower than the state median.

Cons: An average commute of 112 minutes.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Embden

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Embden the median home value is $216,100, 35% 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

Embden$216,100
North Dakota$249,900
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

North Dakota$954
United States$1,413

Embden median household income

The median household income in Embden is $126,250 and the income per person is $63,739. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (North Dakota: 10.8%).

Median household income

Embden$126,250
North Dakota$76,657
United States$80,734

Housing in Embden: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
19
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1996
Average household size
2.16

Embden demographics

Population
41
Median age
58.9
Under 18
0%
65 and older
36.6%
Households
19
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
0%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Embden

39% of adults 25 and older in Embden have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Dakota: 32.7%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Embden39%
North Dakota32.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Embden

Unemployment rate
0%State: 2.8%
Average commute
112 minState: 18 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
48.8%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
100%

Embden vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Embden41$126,250$216,100—
Buffalo180$76,875$179,700$567
Casselton2,953$73,259$278,400$814
Leonard248$59,722$162,500$572
Tower City304$108,958$187,500$788
Enderlin985$74,625$148,600$836
Fingal174$56,944$56,000—
Amenia135$66,250$179,200—
Oriska231$123,194$76,800$535

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Living in Embden: FAQ

What is the median household income in Embden, ND?

The median household income in Embden is $126,250, 65% 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 Embden?

The median home value in Embden is $216,100, compared with $249,900 in North Dakota.

Is Embden, ND a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 65% higher than the North Dakota median; home values 14% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 112 minutes.

What is the median age in Embden?

The median age in Embden is 58.9 years (North Dakota: 35.9).

How long is the commute in Embden?

The average commute to work in Embden is 112 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Embden?

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

How educated is Embden?

39% of adults in Embden 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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