Living in Ludden, North Dakota

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

Ludden has 22 residents with a median age of 67.3. The median household income is $116,750 (52% higher than the North Dakota median), the median home value is $110,900.

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

Ludden at a glance

Population
22
Median age
67.3State: 35.9
Median household income
$116,750State: $76,657
Median home value
$110,900State: $249,900
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
15%

Is Ludden a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 52% higher than the North Dakota median; home values 56% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.5%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Ludden

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ludden the median home value is $110,900, 67% 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

Ludden$110,900
North Dakota$249,900
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

North Dakota$954
United States$1,413

Ludden median household income

The median household income in Ludden is $116,750 and the income per person is $55,605. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line (North Dakota: 10.8%).

Median household income

Ludden$116,750
North Dakota$76,657
United States$80,734

Housing in Ludden: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
13
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1991
Average household size
1.69

Ludden demographics

Population
22
Median age
67.3
Under 18
4.5%
65 and older
77.3%
Households
13
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
19%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Ludden

15% of adults 25 and older in Ludden have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Dakota: 32.7%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Ludden15%
North Dakota32.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Ludden

Unemployment rate
0%State: 2.8%
Average commute
—State: 18 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
42.9%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
76.9%

Ludden vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Ludden22$116,750$110,900—
Oakes1,858$67,632$159,700$843
Cogswell110$60,313$47,800$521
Ellendale1,033$54,643$116,100$757
Frederick160$76,667$85,000$755
Britton988$62,898$110,200$798
Claremont106$46,250——
Forman617$69,712$128,100$758
Verona116$93,750$65,800—

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Living in Ludden: FAQ

What is the median household income in Ludden, ND?

The median household income in Ludden is $116,750, 52% 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 Ludden?

The median home value in Ludden is $110,900, compared with $249,900 in North Dakota.

Is Ludden, ND a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 52% higher than the North Dakota median; home values 56% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.5%.

What is the median age in Ludden?

The median age in Ludden is 67.3 years (North Dakota: 35.9).

What is the unemployment rate in Ludden?

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

How educated is Ludden?

15% of adults in Ludden 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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