Living in Mandaree, North Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mandaree · Census data 2020–2024
Mandaree has 620 residents with a median age of 9.7. The median household income is $64,545 (16% lower than the North Dakota median), the median home value is $170,300, the median rent is $820/month.
Mandaree is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Mandaree at a glance
- Population
- 620
- Median age
- 9.7State: 35.9
- Median household income
- $64,545State: $76,657
- Median home value
- $170,300State: $249,900
- Median rent
- $820/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 21.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.8%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Mandaree a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the North Dakota median; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 56.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Mandaree
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mandaree the median home value is $170,300, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $820 per month, which is 13.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Mandaree median household income
The median household income in Mandaree is $64,545 and the income per person is $20,383. 56.3% of residents live below the poverty line (North Dakota: 10.8%).
Housing in Mandaree: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 290
- Owner-occupied
- 21.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 78.2%
- Vacant
- 35.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 3.30
35.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Mandaree has many vacation and second homes.
Mandaree demographics
- Population
- 620
- Median age
- 9.7
- Under 18
- 60.5%
- 65 and older
- 2.7%
- Households
- 188
- Foreign-born
- 3.2%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mandaree ›
Education in Mandaree
24.8% of adults 25 and older in Mandaree have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Dakota: 32.7%), and 5.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mandaree
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 2.8%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 5%
- Drive alone
- 58.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 12.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.6%
Mandaree vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandaree | 620 | $64,545 | $170,300 | $820 |
| New Town | 2,721 | $52,500 | $207,600 | $851 |
| Killdeer | 985 | $89,750 | $341,100 | $893 |
| Watford City | 6,039 | $102,260 | $408,500 | $1,336 |
| Dunn Center | 329 | $93,750 | $178,500 | $979 |
| Parshall | 922 | $45,000 | $122,400 | $726 |
| Halliday | 389 | $51,154 | $116,000 | $981 |
| Arnegard | 201 | $80,536 | $323,800 | — |
| Ross | 156 | $83,780 | $180,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Mandaree, ND?
The median household income in Mandaree is $64,545, 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 Mandaree?
The median home value in Mandaree is $170,300, compared with $249,900 in North Dakota.
How much is rent in Mandaree?
The median gross rent in Mandaree is $820 per month, about 13.1% of household income.
Is Mandaree, ND a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the North Dakota median; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 56.3%.
What is the median age in Mandaree?
The median age in Mandaree is 9.7 years (North Dakota: 35.9).
How long is the commute in Mandaree?
The average commute to work in Mandaree is 17 minutes; 5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mandaree?
The unemployment rate in Mandaree is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mandaree?
24.8% of adults in Mandaree 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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