Living in New Leipzig, North Dakota

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

New Leipzig has 181 residents with a median age of 57.5. The median household income is $55,000 (28% lower than the North Dakota median), the median home value is $88,400, the median rent is $828/month.

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

New Leipzig at a glance

Population
181
Median age
57.5State: 35.9
Median household income
$55,000State: $76,657
Median home value
$88,400State: $249,900
Median rent
$828/moState: $954
Homeowners
84%
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
Average commute
11 min

Is New Leipzig a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 11 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.8%.

Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the North Dakota median.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in New Leipzig

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Leipzig the median home value is $88,400, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $828 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,167 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

New Leipzig$88,400
North Dakota$249,900
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

New Leipzig$828
North Dakota$954
United States$1,413

New Leipzig median household income

The median household income in New Leipzig is $55,000 and the income per person is $32,123. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line (North Dakota: 10.8%).

Median household income

New Leipzig$55,000
North Dakota$76,657
United States$80,734

Housing in New Leipzig: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
137
Owner-occupied
84%
Renter-occupied
16%
Vacant
31.4%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1964
Average household size
1.93

31.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that New Leipzig has many vacation and second homes.

New Leipzig demographics

Population
181
Median age
57.5
Under 18
16.6%
65 and older
43.6%
Households
94
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
7.3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White98.9%
Hispanic or Latino0.6%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in New Leipzig

15.3% of adults 25 and older in New Leipzig have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Dakota: 32.7%), and 2.7% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

New Leipzig15.3%
North Dakota32.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in New Leipzig

Unemployment rate
0%State: 2.8%
Average commute
11 minState: 18 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
92.2%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
2.2%
Homes with broadband
76.6%

New Leipzig vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
New Leipzig181$55,000$88,400$828
Elgin585$35,188$103,000$650
Mott742$44,762$75,300$458
Carson316$43,750$83,100$631
Glen Ullin701$50,357$109,200$750
Lemmon1,208$50,147$86,200$672
Almont183$119,375$48,100—
Flasher222$44,583$75,000$575
Hebron677$63,542$98,100$873

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Living in New Leipzig: FAQ

What is the median household income in New Leipzig, ND?

The median household income in New Leipzig is $55,000, 28% 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 New Leipzig?

The median home value in New Leipzig is $88,400, compared with $249,900 in North Dakota.

How much is rent in New Leipzig?

The median gross rent in New Leipzig is $828 per month, about 51% of household income.

Is New Leipzig, ND a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 11 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.8%. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the North Dakota median.

What is the median age in New Leipzig?

The median age in New Leipzig is 57.5 years (North Dakota: 35.9).

How long is the commute in New Leipzig?

The average commute to work in New Leipzig is 11 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in New Leipzig?

The unemployment rate in New Leipzig is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is New Leipzig?

15.3% of adults in New Leipzig 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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