Living in New England, North Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New England · Census data 2020–2024
New England has 564 residents with a median age of 38.8. The median household income is $74,722 (about the same as the North Dakota median), the median home value is $154,200, the median rent is $854/month.
New England is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
New England at a glance
- Population
- 564
- Median age
- 38.8State: 35.9
- Median household income
- $74,722State: $76,657
- Median home value
- $154,200State: $249,900
- Median rent
- $854/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 62%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.7%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is New England a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the North Dakota median; unemployment of 9.9%; a poverty rate of 14.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in New England
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New England the median home value is $154,200, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $854 per month, which is 13.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,489 a month in housing costs.
New England median household income
The median household income in New England is $74,722 and the income per person is $55,377. 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line (North Dakota: 10.8%).
Housing in New England: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 316
- Owner-occupied
- 62%
- Renter-occupied
- 38%
- Vacant
- 20.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 1.91
New England demographics
- Population
- 564
- Median age
- 38.8
- Under 18
- 12.1%
- 65 and older
- 20.9%
- Households
- 250
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 11.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New England ›
Education in New England
9.7% of adults 25 and older in New England have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Dakota: 32.7%), and 5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New England
- Unemployment rate
- 9.9%State: 2.8%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 72.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 10.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.2%
New England vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England | 564 | $74,722 | $154,200 | $854 |
| Regent | 181 | $56,364 | $57,300 | $789 |
| South Heart | 503 | $142,564 | $324,500 | $619 |
| Dickinson | 25,357 | $82,696 | $263,700 | $957 |
| Gladstone | 230 | $95,417 | $205,700 | $850 |
| Mott | 742 | $44,762 | $75,300 | $458 |
| Belfield | 685 | $45,938 | $192,000 | $716 |
| Scranton | 387 | $79,750 | $117,500 | $779 |
| Reeder | 125 | $36,875 | $43,600 | $850 |
More for people moving to New England
New England ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in New England: FAQ
What is the median household income in New England, ND?
The median household income in New England is $74,722, 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 New England?
The median home value in New England is $154,200, compared with $249,900 in North Dakota.
How much is rent in New England?
The median gross rent in New England is $854 per month, about 13.8% of household income.
Is New England, ND a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income about the same as the North Dakota median; unemployment of 9.9%; a poverty rate of 14.4%.
What is the median age in New England?
The median age in New England is 38.8 years (North Dakota: 35.9).
How long is the commute in New England?
The average commute to work in New England is 17 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New England?
The unemployment rate in New England is 9.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New England?
9.7% of adults in New England 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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