Living in Martin, North Dakota

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

Martin has 80 residents with a median age of 64.4. The median household income is $43,750 (43% lower than the North Dakota median), the median home value is $88,300.

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

Martin at a glance

Population
80
Median age
64.4State: 35.9
Median household income
$43,750State: $76,657
Median home value
$88,300State: $249,900
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
24%
Average commute
20 min

Is Martin a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.3%.

Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the North Dakota median; an average commute of 20 minutes.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Martin

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Martin the median home value is $88,300, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $954 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Martin$88,300
North Dakota$249,900
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

North Dakota$954
United States$1,413

Martin median household income

The median household income in Martin is $43,750 and the income per person is $31,441. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line (North Dakota: 10.8%).

Median household income

Martin$43,750
North Dakota$76,657
United States$80,734

Housing in Martin: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
56
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
5.4%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1948
Average household size
1.51

Martin demographics

Population
80
Median age
64.4
Under 18
6.3%
65 and older
40%
Households
53
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
12%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White97.5%
Hispanic or Latino2.5%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Martin

24% of adults 25 and older in Martin have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Dakota: 32.7%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Martin24%
North Dakota32.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Martin

Unemployment rate
0%State: 2.8%
Average commute
20 minState: 18 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
83.7%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
81.1%

Martin vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Martin80$43,750$88,300—
Anamoose309$78,750$87,000$725
Harvey1,679$42,697$118,500$649
Drake300$46,000$75,600$700
Fessenden433$65,962$70,900$547

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Living in Martin: FAQ

What is the median household income in Martin, ND?

The median household income in Martin is $43,750, 43% 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 Martin?

The median home value in Martin is $88,300, compared with $249,900 in North Dakota.

Is Martin, ND a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.3%. Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the North Dakota median; an average commute of 20 minutes.

What is the median age in Martin?

The median age in Martin is 64.4 years (North Dakota: 35.9).

How long is the commute in Martin?

The average commute to work in Martin is 20 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Martin?

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

How educated is Martin?

24% of adults in Martin 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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