Living in Milnor, North Dakota

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

Milnor has 648 residents with a median age of 50.6. The median household income is $76,875 (about the same as the North Dakota median), the median home value is $152,500, the median rent is $606/month.

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

Milnor at a glance

Population
648
Median age
50.6State: 35.9
Median household income
$76,875State: $76,657
Median home value
$152,500State: $249,900
Median rent
$606/moState: $954
Homeowners
79.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
Average commute
18 min

Is Milnor a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income about the same as the North Dakota median; home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 3.5%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Milnor

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Milnor the median home value is $152,500, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $606 per month, which is 18.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,321 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Milnor$152,500
North Dakota$249,900
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Milnor$606
North Dakota$954
United States$1,413

Milnor median household income

The median household income in Milnor is $76,875 and the income per person is $45,847. 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line (North Dakota: 10.8%).

Median household income

Milnor$76,875
North Dakota$76,657
United States$80,734

Housing in Milnor: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
355
Owner-occupied
79.1%
Renter-occupied
20.9%
Vacant
7%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1975
Average household size
1.96

Milnor demographics

Population
648
Median age
50.6
Under 18
17.3%
65 and older
24.4%
Households
330
Foreign-born
2.8%
Veterans
5.4%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White96.1%
Hispanic or Latino2.6%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Milnor

18.9% of adults 25 and older in Milnor have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Dakota: 32.7%), and 2.6% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Milnor18.9%
North Dakota32.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Milnor

Unemployment rate
0.5%State: 2.8%
Average commute
18 minState: 18 min
Work from home
0.7%
Drive alone
82.7%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
1.7%
Homes with broadband
88.2%

Milnor vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Milnor648$76,875$152,500$606
Gwinner859$64,250$172,100$906
McLeod129$71,406$95,600—
Forman617$69,712$128,100$758
Rutland103$66,875$75,000$469
Wyndmere509$85,625$162,900—
Lisbon2,259$64,327$192,100$649
Cogswell110$60,313$47,800$521
Lidgerwood719$49,667$80,200$775

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Living in Milnor: FAQ

What is the median household income in Milnor, ND?

The median household income in Milnor is $76,875, about the same as 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 Milnor?

The median home value in Milnor is $152,500, compared with $249,900 in North Dakota.

How much is rent in Milnor?

The median gross rent in Milnor is $606 per month, about 18.5% of household income.

Is Milnor, ND a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income about the same as the North Dakota median; home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 3.5%.

What is the median age in Milnor?

The median age in Milnor is 50.6 years (North Dakota: 35.9).

How long is the commute in Milnor?

The average commute to work in Milnor is 18 minutes; 0.7% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Milnor?

The unemployment rate in Milnor is 0.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Milnor?

18.9% of adults in Milnor 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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