Living in Oberon, North Dakota

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

Oberon has 39 residents with a median age of 43.4. The median home value is $53,800.

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

Oberon at a glance

Population
39
Median age
43.4State: 35.9
Median home value
$53,800State: $249,900
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.4%
Average commute
31 min

Is Oberon a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 78% lower than the state median.

Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Oberon

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Oberon the median home value is $53,800, 84% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Oberon$53,800
North Dakota$249,900
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

North Dakota$954
United States$1,413

Housing in Oberon: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
21
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
28.6%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1954
Average household size
2.60

Oberon demographics

Population
39
Median age
43.4
Under 18
15.4%
65 and older
20.5%
Households
15
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
12.1%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White84.6%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Oberon

34.4% of adults 25 and older in Oberon have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Dakota: 32.7%), and 6.3% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Oberon34.4%
North Dakota32.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Oberon

Unemployment rate
0%State: 2.8%
Average commute
31 minState: 18 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
92.3%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
66.7%

Oberon vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Oberon39—$53,800—
Sheyenne198$46,615$68,300$438
Fort Totten1,038$20,250—$337
Minnewaukan191$36,818$105,400$590
Maddock474$44,219$41,300$528
New Rockford1,260$43,600$101,300$587
Devils Lake7,308$43,220$164,900$711
Leeds503$86,172$94,100$544
Fessenden433$65,962$70,900$547

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Living in Oberon: FAQ

What is the average home price in Oberon?

The median home value in Oberon is $53,800, compared with $249,900 in North Dakota.

Is Oberon, ND a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 78% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes.

What is the median age in Oberon?

The median age in Oberon is 43.4 years (North Dakota: 35.9).

How long is the commute in Oberon?

The average commute to work in Oberon is 31 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Oberon?

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

How educated is Oberon?

34.4% of adults in Oberon 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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