Living in McClusky, North Dakota

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

McClusky has 327 residents with a median age of 48.1. The median household income is $42,750 (44% lower than the North Dakota median), the median home value is $76,400, the median rent is $365/month.

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

McClusky at a glance

Population
327
Median age
48.1State: 35.9
Median household income
$42,750State: $76,657
Median home value
$76,400State: $249,900
Median rent
$365/moState: $954
Homeowners
63.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
19%
Average commute
14 min

Is McClusky a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes.

Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the North Dakota median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 17.1%.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in McClusky

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McClusky the median home value is $76,400, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $365 per month, which is 18.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $971 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

McClusky$76,400
North Dakota$249,900
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

McClusky$365
North Dakota$954
United States$1,413

McClusky median household income

The median household income in McClusky is $42,750 and the income per person is $32,588. 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line (North Dakota: 10.8%).

Median household income

McClusky$42,750
North Dakota$76,657
United States$80,734

Housing in McClusky: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
231
Owner-occupied
63.9%
Renter-occupied
36.1%
Vacant
20.8%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1967
Average household size
1.73

McClusky demographics

Population
327
Median age
48.1
Under 18
10.1%
65 and older
28.7%
Households
183
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
4.1%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White98.5%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in McClusky

19% of adults 25 and older in McClusky have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Dakota: 32.7%), and 1.9% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

McClusky19%
North Dakota32.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in McClusky

Unemployment rate
3.3%State: 2.8%
Average commute
14 minState: 18 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
57.1%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
17.1%
Homes with broadband
89.1%

McClusky vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
McClusky327$42,750$76,400$365
Turtle Lake500$67,639$120,100$779
Wing207$63,750$103,100$513
Wilton607$80,000$215,900$838
Anamoose309$78,750$87,000$725
Drake300$46,000$75,600$700
Harvey1,679$42,697$118,500$649

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Living in McClusky: FAQ

What is the median household income in McClusky, ND?

The median household income in McClusky is $42,750, 44% 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 McClusky?

The median home value in McClusky is $76,400, compared with $249,900 in North Dakota.

How much is rent in McClusky?

The median gross rent in McClusky is $365 per month, about 18.5% of household income.

Is McClusky, ND a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the North Dakota median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 17.1%.

What is the median age in McClusky?

The median age in McClusky is 48.1 years (North Dakota: 35.9).

How long is the commute in McClusky?

The average commute to work in McClusky is 14 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in McClusky?

The unemployment rate in McClusky is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is McClusky?

19% of adults in McClusky 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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