Living in Lisbon, North Dakota

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

Lisbon has 2,259 residents with a median age of 43.4. The median household income is $64,327 (16% lower than the North Dakota median), the median home value is $192,100, the median rent is $649/month.

Lisbon at a glance

Population
2,259
Median age
43.4State: 35.9
Median household income
$64,327State: $76,657
Median home value
$192,100State: $249,900
Median rent
$649/moState: $954
Homeowners
61.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
Average commute
16 min

Is Lisbon a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes.

Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the North Dakota median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 15.4%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Lisbon

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lisbon the median home value is $192,100, 42% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $649 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,467 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Lisbon$192,100
North Dakota$249,900
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Lisbon$649
North Dakota$954
United States$1,413

Lisbon median household income

The median household income in Lisbon is $64,327 and the income per person is $34,676. 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line (North Dakota: 10.8%).

Median household income

Lisbon$64,327
North Dakota$76,657
United States$80,734

Housing in Lisbon: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
1,019
Owner-occupied
61.5%
Renter-occupied
38.5%
Vacant
1.3%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1968
Average household size
2.09

Lisbon demographics

Population
2,259
Median age
43.4
Under 18
21.8%
65 and older
27.2%
Households
1,006
Foreign-born
3.8%
Veterans
16.7%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White91.2%
Hispanic or Latino1.4%
Black2.1%
Asian0.8%

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

Education in Lisbon

21.2% of adults 25 and older in Lisbon have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Dakota: 32.7%), and 6.2% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Lisbon21.2%
North Dakota32.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Lisbon

Unemployment rate
3.5%State: 2.8%
Average commute
16 minState: 18 min
Work from home
7.5%
Drive alone
79.5%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
2.9%
Homes with broadband
82.1%

Lisbon vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Lisbon2,259$64,327$192,100$649
Fort Ransom106$71,250$216,700—
Enderlin985$74,625$148,600$836
Gwinner859$64,250$172,100$906
Milnor648$76,875$152,500$606
McLeod129$71,406$95,600—
Verona116$93,750$65,800—
Fingal174$56,944$56,000—
Forman617$69,712$128,100$758

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Living in Lisbon: FAQ

What is the median household income in Lisbon, ND?

The median household income in Lisbon is $64,327, 16% 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 Lisbon?

The median home value in Lisbon is $192,100, compared with $249,900 in North Dakota.

How much is rent in Lisbon?

The median gross rent in Lisbon is $649 per month, about 27.5% of household income.

Is Lisbon, ND a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the North Dakota median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 15.4%.

What is the median age in Lisbon?

The median age in Lisbon is 43.4 years (North Dakota: 35.9).

How long is the commute in Lisbon?

The average commute to work in Lisbon is 16 minutes; 7.5% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Lisbon?

The unemployment rate in Lisbon is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Lisbon?

21.2% of adults in Lisbon 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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