Living in Minnewaukan, North Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Minnewaukan · Census data 2020–2024
Minnewaukan has 191 residents with a median age of 47.1. The median household income is $36,818 (52% lower than the North Dakota median), the median home value is $105,400, the median rent is $590/month.
Minnewaukan is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Minnewaukan at a glance
- Population
- 191
- Median age
- 47.1State: 35.9
- Median household income
- $36,818State: $76,657
- Median home value
- $105,400State: $249,900
- Median rent
- $590/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 61.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.1%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Minnewaukan a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 1%.
Cons: Median household income 52% lower than the North Dakota median; a poverty rate of 28.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Minnewaukan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Minnewaukan the median home value is $105,400, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $590 per month, which is 36.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Minnewaukan median household income
The median household income in Minnewaukan is $36,818 and the income per person is $29,458. 28.3% of residents live below the poverty line (North Dakota: 10.8%).
Housing in Minnewaukan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 167
- Owner-occupied
- 61.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.6%
- Vacant
- 31.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 1.68
31.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Minnewaukan has many vacation and second homes.
Minnewaukan demographics
- Population
- 191
- Median age
- 47.1
- Under 18
- 14.1%
- 65 and older
- 18.3%
- Households
- 114
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Minnewaukan ›
Education in Minnewaukan
17.1% of adults 25 and older in Minnewaukan have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Dakota: 32.7%), and 6.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Minnewaukan
- Unemployment rate
- 1%State: 2.8%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 5.1%
- Drive alone
- 50.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 17.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 61.4%
Minnewaukan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnewaukan | 191 | $36,818 | $105,400 | $590 |
| Fort Totten | 1,038 | $20,250 | — | $337 |
| Maddock | 474 | $44,219 | $41,300 | $528 |
| Leeds | 503 | $86,172 | $94,100 | $544 |
| Devils Lake | 7,308 | $43,220 | $164,900 | $711 |
| Sheyenne | 198 | $46,615 | $68,300 | $438 |
| New Rockford | 1,260 | $43,600 | $101,300 | $587 |
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What is the median household income in Minnewaukan, ND?
The median household income in Minnewaukan is $36,818, 52% 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 Minnewaukan?
The median home value in Minnewaukan is $105,400, compared with $249,900 in North Dakota.
How much is rent in Minnewaukan?
The median gross rent in Minnewaukan is $590 per month, about 36.1% of household income.
Is Minnewaukan, ND a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 1%. Minuses: median household income 52% lower than the North Dakota median; a poverty rate of 28.3%.
What is the median age in Minnewaukan?
The median age in Minnewaukan is 47.1 years (North Dakota: 35.9).
How long is the commute in Minnewaukan?
The average commute to work in Minnewaukan is 15 minutes; 5.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Minnewaukan?
The unemployment rate in Minnewaukan is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Minnewaukan?
17.1% of adults in Minnewaukan 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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