Living in Minto, North Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Minto · Census data 2020–2024
Minto has 718 residents with a median age of 36.3. The median household income is $84,464 (10% higher than the North Dakota median), the median home value is $109,300, the median rent is $597/month.
Minto is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Minto at a glance
- Population
- 718
- Median age
- 36.3State: 35.9
- Median household income
- $84,464State: $76,657
- Median home value
- $109,300State: $249,900
- Median rent
- $597/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 92.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.7%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Minto a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the North Dakota median; home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 13.2%; a poverty rate of 17.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Minto
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Minto the median home value is $109,300, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $597 per month, which is 19.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,210 a month in housing costs.
Minto median household income
The median household income in Minto is $84,464 and the income per person is $33,421. 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line (North Dakota: 10.8%).
Housing in Minto: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 295
- Owner-occupied
- 92.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.3%
- Vacant
- 6.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.61
Minto demographics
- Population
- 718
- Median age
- 36.3
- Under 18
- 24.2%
- 65 and older
- 16.3%
- Households
- 275
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Minto ›
Education in Minto
14.7% of adults 25 and older in Minto have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Dakota: 32.7%), and 3.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Minto
- Unemployment rate
- 13.2%State: 2.8%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 2.6%
- Drive alone
- 78.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.4%
Minto vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minto | 718 | $84,464 | $109,300 | $597 |
| Grafton | 4,102 | $62,679 | $147,300 | $733 |
| Oslo | 260 | $63,750 | $79,600 | $950 |
| Gilby | 322 | $92,188 | $110,400 | — |
| Manvel | 368 | $91,719 | $203,700 | $1,330 |
| Park River | 1,458 | $69,408 | $131,900 | $818 |
| Alvarado | 317 | $66,964 | $133,300 | $1,075 |
| Fordville | 212 | $88,000 | $90,800 | — |
| Drayton | 763 | $70,250 | $107,500 | $495 |
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What is the median household income in Minto, ND?
The median household income in Minto is $84,464, 10% higher 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 Minto?
The median home value in Minto is $109,300, compared with $249,900 in North Dakota.
How much is rent in Minto?
The median gross rent in Minto is $597 per month, about 19.2% of household income.
Is Minto, ND a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the North Dakota median; home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 13.2%; a poverty rate of 17.5%.
What is the median age in Minto?
The median age in Minto is 36.3 years (North Dakota: 35.9).
How long is the commute in Minto?
The average commute to work in Minto is 17 minutes; 2.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Minto?
The unemployment rate in Minto is 13.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Minto?
14.7% of adults in Minto 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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