Living in Medina, North Dakota

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

Medina has 255 residents with a median age of 50.4. The median household income is $54,063 (29% lower than the North Dakota median), the median home value is $84,200, the median rent is $653/month.

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

Medina at a glance

Population
255
Median age
50.4State: 35.9
Median household income
$54,063State: $76,657
Median home value
$84,200State: $249,900
Median rent
$653/moState: $954
Homeowners
70.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
Average commute
27 min

Is Medina a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the North Dakota median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.7%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Medina

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Medina the median home value is $84,200, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $653 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $763 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Medina$84,200
North Dakota$249,900
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Medina$653
North Dakota$954
United States$1,413

Medina median household income

The median household income in Medina is $54,063 and the income per person is $34,780. 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line (North Dakota: 10.8%).

Median household income

Medina$54,063
North Dakota$76,657
United States$80,734

Housing in Medina: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
160
Owner-occupied
70.9%
Renter-occupied
29.1%
Vacant
20.6%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1961
Average household size
2.01

Medina demographics

Population
255
Median age
50.4
Under 18
25.9%
65 and older
27.1%
Households
127
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
6.3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White97.3%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Medina

20.7% of adults 25 and older in Medina have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Dakota: 32.7%), and 3.6% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Medina20.7%
North Dakota32.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Medina

Unemployment rate
0%State: 2.8%
Average commute
27 minState: 18 min
Work from home
5.4%
Drive alone
67%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
5.4%
Homes with broadband
92.1%

Medina vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Medina255$54,063$84,200$653
Cleveland107$51,625——
Tappen295$50,417$64,400$640
Gackle284$56,042$85,600$519
Buchanan130$110,469$227,500—
Jamestown15,787$56,554$199,800$773
Steele757$65,329$161,000$824
Napoleon765$68,750$87,700$833

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Living in Medina: FAQ

What is the median household income in Medina, ND?

The median household income in Medina is $54,063, 29% 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 Medina?

The median home value in Medina is $84,200, compared with $249,900 in North Dakota.

How much is rent in Medina?

The median gross rent in Medina is $653 per month, about 51% of household income.

Is Medina, ND a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the North Dakota median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.7%.

What is the median age in Medina?

The median age in Medina is 50.4 years (North Dakota: 35.9).

How long is the commute in Medina?

The average commute to work in Medina is 27 minutes; 5.4% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Medina?

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

How educated is Medina?

20.7% of adults in Medina 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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