Living in Linton, North Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Linton · Census data 2020–2024
Linton has 904 residents with a median age of 57.2. The median household income is $47,500 (38% lower than the North Dakota median), the median home value is $97,800, the median rent is $533/month.
Linton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Linton at a glance
- Population
- 904
- Median age
- 57.2State: 35.9
- Median household income
- $47,500State: $76,657
- Median home value
- $97,800State: $249,900
- Median rent
- $533/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 68.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.6%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Linton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.4%.
Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the North Dakota median; unemployment of 5.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Linton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Linton the median home value is $97,800, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $533 per month, which is 30.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,090 a month in housing costs.
Linton median household income
The median household income in Linton is $47,500 and the income per person is $37,474. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line (North Dakota: 10.8%).
Housing in Linton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 631
- Owner-occupied
- 68.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.7%
- Vacant
- 18.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 1.72
Linton demographics
- Population
- 904
- Median age
- 57.2
- Under 18
- 15.2%
- 65 and older
- 38.3%
- Households
- 514
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 8.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Linton ›
Education in Linton
27.6% of adults 25 and older in Linton have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Dakota: 32.7%), and 5.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Linton
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 2.8%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 9.4%
- Drive alone
- 77.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7%
- Homes with broadband
- 69.6%
Linton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linton | 904 | $47,500 | $97,800 | $533 |
| Strasburg | 534 | $53,125 | $95,300 | $560 |
| Hazelton | 206 | $34,583 | $80,600 | $904 |
| Cannon Ball | 748 | $42,031 | $104,200 | $418 |
| Fort Yates | 107 | $97,250 | $129,200 | — |
| Pollock | 270 | $66,875 | $65,000 | $771 |
| Napoleon | 765 | $68,750 | $87,700 | $833 |
| Solen | 105 | $33,750 | $41,700 | — |
| Kenel | 163 | $68,750 | $102,500 | $388 |
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What is the median household income in Linton, ND?
The median household income in Linton is $47,500, 38% lower 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 Linton?
The median home value in Linton is $97,800, compared with $249,900 in North Dakota.
How much is rent in Linton?
The median gross rent in Linton is $533 per month, about 30.4% of household income.
Is Linton, ND a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.4%. Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the North Dakota median; unemployment of 5.9%.
What is the median age in Linton?
The median age in Linton is 57.2 years (North Dakota: 35.9).
How long is the commute in Linton?
The average commute to work in Linton is 17 minutes; 9.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Linton?
The unemployment rate in Linton is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Linton?
27.6% of adults in Linton 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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