Living in Mott, North Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mott · Census data 2020–2024
Mott has 742 residents with a median age of 40.5. The median household income is $44,762 (42% lower than the North Dakota median), the median home value is $75,300, the median rent is $458/month.
Mott is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Mott at a glance
- Population
- 742
- Median age
- 40.5State: 35.9
- Median household income
- $44,762State: $76,657
- Median home value
- $75,300State: $249,900
- Median rent
- $458/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 69.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.2%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Mott a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the North Dakota median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 17.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Mott
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mott the median home value is $75,300, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $458 per month, which is 31.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $869 a month in housing costs.
Mott median household income
The median household income in Mott is $44,762 and the income per person is $36,578. 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line (North Dakota: 10.8%).
Housing in Mott: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 467
- Owner-occupied
- 69.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.7%
- Vacant
- 19.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 1.85
Mott demographics
- Population
- 742
- Median age
- 40.5
- Under 18
- 20.4%
- 65 and older
- 31.5%
- Households
- 378
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mott ›
Education in Mott
21.2% of adults 25 and older in Mott have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Dakota: 32.7%), and 7.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mott
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 2.8%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 8.8%
- Drive alone
- 77.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.3%
Mott vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mott | 742 | $44,762 | $75,300 | $458 |
| Regent | 181 | $56,364 | $57,300 | $789 |
| New Leipzig | 181 | $55,000 | $88,400 | $828 |
| Elgin | 585 | $35,188 | $103,000 | $650 |
| New England | 564 | $74,722 | $154,200 | $854 |
| Hettinger | 1,250 | $62,750 | $112,200 | $568 |
| Lemmon | 1,208 | $50,147 | $86,200 | $672 |
| Reeder | 125 | $36,875 | $43,600 | $850 |
| Richardton | 768 | $60,179 | $188,500 | $593 |
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What is the median household income in Mott, ND?
The median household income in Mott is $44,762, 42% 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 Mott?
The median home value in Mott is $75,300, compared with $249,900 in North Dakota.
How much is rent in Mott?
The median gross rent in Mott is $458 per month, about 31.3% of household income.
Is Mott, ND a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the North Dakota median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 17.6%.
What is the median age in Mott?
The median age in Mott is 40.5 years (North Dakota: 35.9).
How long is the commute in Mott?
The average commute to work in Mott is 14 minutes; 8.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mott?
The unemployment rate in Mott is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mott?
21.2% of adults in Mott 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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