Living in Noonan, North Dakota

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

Noonan has 163 residents with a median age of 47.3. The median household income is $125,625 (64% higher than the North Dakota median), the median home value is $70,000.

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

Noonan at a glance

Population
163
Median age
47.3State: 35.9
Median household income
$125,625State: $76,657
Median home value
$70,000State: $249,900
Homeowners
89.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
42.1%
Average commute
28 min

Is Noonan a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 64% higher than the North Dakota median; home values 72% lower than the state median.

Cons: An average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 14.3%; a poverty rate of 11.7%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Noonan

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Noonan the median home value is $70,000, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,521 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Noonan$70,000
North Dakota$249,900
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

North Dakota$954
United States$1,413

Noonan median household income

The median household income in Noonan is $125,625 and the income per person is $59,453. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line (North Dakota: 10.8%).

Median household income

Noonan$125,625
North Dakota$76,657
United States$80,734

Housing in Noonan: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
153
Owner-occupied
89.8%
Renter-occupied
10.2%
Vacant
35.9%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1950
Average household size
1.66

35.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Noonan has many vacation and second homes.

Noonan demographics

Population
163
Median age
47.3
Under 18
14.1%
65 and older
12.9%
Households
98
Foreign-born
2.5%
Veterans
20.7%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White76.7%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian1.8%

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

Education in Noonan

42.1% of adults 25 and older in Noonan have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Dakota: 32.7%), and 12.1% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Noonan42.1%
North Dakota32.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Noonan

Unemployment rate
14.3%State: 2.8%
Average commute
28 minState: 18 min
Work from home
15.4%
Drive alone
52.6%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
90.8%

Noonan vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Noonan163$125,625$70,000—
Crosby1,065$82,500$115,400$900
Wildrose260$95,536$113,800—
Lignite167$77,083$93,000$581
Portal129$115,642$87,200$674
Powers Lake301$79,397$232,100$1,092
Tioga1,657$66,181$199,600$1,092
Ray714$72,031$227,600$988
Epping124$67,174$209,000—

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Living in Noonan: FAQ

What is the median household income in Noonan, ND?

The median household income in Noonan is $125,625, 64% 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 Noonan?

The median home value in Noonan is $70,000, compared with $249,900 in North Dakota.

Is Noonan, ND a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 64% higher than the North Dakota median; home values 72% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 14.3%; a poverty rate of 11.7%.

What is the median age in Noonan?

The median age in Noonan is 47.3 years (North Dakota: 35.9).

How long is the commute in Noonan?

The average commute to work in Noonan is 28 minutes; 15.4% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Noonan?

The unemployment rate in Noonan is 14.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Noonan?

42.1% of adults in Noonan 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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