Living in Rolette, North Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rolette · Census data 2020–2024
Rolette has 363 residents with a median age of 39.9. The median household income is $90,536 (18% higher than the North Dakota median), the median home value is $128,400, the median rent is $188/month.
Rolette is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rolette at a glance
- Population
- 363
- Median age
- 39.9State: 35.9
- Median household income
- $90,536State: $76,657
- Median home value
- $128,400State: $249,900
- Median rent
- $188/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 71%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.5%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Rolette a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 18% higher than the North Dakota median; home values 49% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
Cons: An average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Rolette
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rolette the median home value is $128,400, 61% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $188 per month, which is 9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,508 a month in housing costs.
Rolette median household income
The median household income in Rolette is $90,536 and the income per person is $34,926. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (North Dakota: 10.8%).
Housing in Rolette: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 244
- Owner-occupied
- 71%
- Renter-occupied
- 29%
- Vacant
- 46.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.72
46.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Rolette has many vacation and second homes.
Rolette demographics
- Population
- 363
- Median age
- 39.9
- Under 18
- 27%
- 65 and older
- 9.6%
- Households
- 131
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rolette ›
Education in Rolette
42.5% of adults 25 and older in Rolette have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Dakota: 32.7%), and 3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rolette
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 2.8%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 13.9%
- Drive alone
- 57.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 13.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.4%
Rolette vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolette | 363 | $90,536 | $128,400 | $188 |
| Shell Valley | 1,243 | $46,786 | $90,800 | $428 |
| Belcourt | 1,547 | $90,568 | — | $846 |
| Green Acres | 994 | $47,679 | — | $407 |
| Dunseith | 818 | $51,449 | — | $364 |
| Rolla | 1,039 | $49,219 | $151,500 | $620 |
| St. John | 286 | $62,750 | — | $770 |
| Willow City | 238 | $74,375 | $64,500 | $689 |
| Rugby | 2,481 | $50,365 | $131,800 | $853 |
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What is the median household income in Rolette, ND?
The median household income in Rolette is $90,536, 18% 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 Rolette?
The median home value in Rolette is $128,400, compared with $249,900 in North Dakota.
How much is rent in Rolette?
The median gross rent in Rolette is $188 per month, about 9% of household income.
Is Rolette, ND a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 18% higher than the North Dakota median; home values 49% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in Rolette?
The median age in Rolette is 39.9 years (North Dakota: 35.9).
How long is the commute in Rolette?
The average commute to work in Rolette is 36 minutes; 13.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rolette?
The unemployment rate in Rolette is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rolette?
42.5% of adults in Rolette 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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