Living in Mapleton, North Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mapleton · Census data 2020–2024
Mapleton has 1,352 residents with a median age of 31.6. The median household income is $119,432 (56% higher than the North Dakota median), the median home value is $310,200, the median rent is $1,042/month.
Mapleton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Mapleton at a glance
- Population
- 1,352
- Median age
- 31.6State: 35.9
- Median household income
- $119,432State: $76,657
- Median home value
- $310,200State: $249,900
- Median rent
- $1,042/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 94%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.9%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Mapleton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 56% higher than the North Dakota median; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 1.9%.
Cons: Home values 24% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Mapleton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mapleton the median home value is $310,200, 7% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,042 per month, which is 27.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,986 a month in housing costs.
Mapleton median household income
The median household income in Mapleton is $119,432 and the income per person is $44,549. 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line (North Dakota: 10.8%).
Housing in Mapleton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 481
- Owner-occupied
- 94%
- Renter-occupied
- 6%
- Vacant
- 3.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2010
- Average household size
- 2.92
Mapleton demographics
- Population
- 1,352
- Median age
- 31.6
- Under 18
- 33.1%
- 65 and older
- 7.3%
- Households
- 463
- Foreign-born
- 2.7%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mapleton ›
Education in Mapleton
43.9% of adults 25 and older in Mapleton have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Dakota: 32.7%), and 12.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mapleton
- Unemployment rate
- 0.8%State: 2.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 14.1%
- Drive alone
- 74.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.2%
Mapleton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mapleton | 1,352 | $119,432 | $310,200 | $1,042 |
| West Fargo | 40,094 | $90,665 | $321,900 | $1,111 |
| Casselton | 2,953 | $73,259 | $278,400 | $814 |
| Reile's Acres | 1,032 | $192,500 | $475,600 | — |
| Harwood | 819 | $145,139 | $321,100 | — |
| Fargo | 131,627 | $66,998 | $281,900 | $946 |
| Amenia | 135 | $66,250 | $179,200 | — |
| Horace | 4,588 | $138,578 | $414,500 | $2,146 |
| Argusville | 584 | $162,734 | $356,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Mapleton, ND?
The median household income in Mapleton is $119,432, 56% 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 Mapleton?
The median home value in Mapleton is $310,200, compared with $249,900 in North Dakota.
How much is rent in Mapleton?
The median gross rent in Mapleton is $1,042 per month, about 27.8% of household income.
Is Mapleton, ND a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 56% higher than the North Dakota median; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 1.9%. Minuses: home values 24% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
What is the median age in Mapleton?
The median age in Mapleton is 31.6 years (North Dakota: 35.9).
How long is the commute in Mapleton?
The average commute to work in Mapleton is 24 minutes; 14.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mapleton?
The unemployment rate in Mapleton is 0.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mapleton?
43.9% of adults in Mapleton 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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