Living in Maxbass, North Dakota

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

Maxbass has 56 residents with a median age of 25. The median home value is $40,000.

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

Maxbass at a glance

Population
56
Median age
25State: 35.9
Median home value
$40,000State: $249,900
Homeowners
95.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
Average commute
21 min

Is Maxbass a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 84% lower than the state median.

Cons: An average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 30.4%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Maxbass

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Maxbass the median home value is $40,000, 88% 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

Maxbass$40,000
North Dakota$249,900
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

North Dakota$954
United States$1,413

Housing in Maxbass: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
40
Owner-occupied
95.2%
Renter-occupied
4.8%
Vacant
47.5%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1946
Average household size
2.67

47.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Maxbass has many vacation and second homes.

Maxbass demographics

Population
56
Median age
25
Under 18
28.6%
65 and older
8.9%
Households
21
Foreign-born
1.8%
Veterans
7.5%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White53.6%
Hispanic or Latino28.6%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Maxbass

7.1% of adults 25 and older in Maxbass have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Dakota: 32.7%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Maxbass7.1%
North Dakota32.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Maxbass

Unemployment rate
4.2%State: 2.8%
Average commute
21 minState: 18 min
Work from home
4.3%
Drive alone
56.5%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
76.2%

Maxbass vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Maxbass56—$40,000—
Lansford216$72,500$156,300$860
Westhope435$69,479$102,800$596
Glenburn461$80,000$178,300$1,326
Mohall634$61,250$168,500$644
Minot AFB4,878$62,500—$1,431
Ruthville104$48,077$13,900—

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Living in Maxbass: FAQ

What is the average home price in Maxbass?

The median home value in Maxbass is $40,000, compared with $249,900 in North Dakota.

Is Maxbass, ND a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 84% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 30.4%.

What is the median age in Maxbass?

The median age in Maxbass is 25 years (North Dakota: 35.9).

How long is the commute in Maxbass?

The average commute to work in Maxbass is 21 minutes; 4.3% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Maxbass?

The unemployment rate in Maxbass is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Maxbass?

7.1% of adults in Maxbass 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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