Living in South Heart, North Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Heart · Census data 2020–2024
South Heart has 503 residents with a median age of 30.8. The median household income is $142,564 (86% higher than the North Dakota median), the median home value is $324,500, the median rent is $619/month.
South Heart is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
South Heart at a glance
- Population
- 503
- Median age
- 30.8State: 35.9
- Median household income
- $142,564State: $76,657
- Median home value
- $324,500State: $249,900
- Median rent
- $619/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 84.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is South Heart a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 86% higher than the North Dakota median; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 2.2%.
Cons: Home values 30% higher than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Heart
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Heart the median home value is $324,500, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $619 per month, which is 9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,279 a month in housing costs.
South Heart median household income
The median household income in South Heart is $142,564 and the income per person is $54,636. 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line (North Dakota: 10.8%).
Housing in South Heart: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 216
- Owner-occupied
- 84.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.3%
- Vacant
- 9.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 2.57
South Heart demographics
- Population
- 503
- Median age
- 30.8
- Under 18
- 28%
- 65 and older
- 6.2%
- Households
- 196
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Heart ›
Education in South Heart
28% of adults 25 and older in South Heart have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Dakota: 32.7%), and 2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Heart
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 2.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 1%
- Drive alone
- 91.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.4%
South Heart vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Heart | 503 | $142,564 | $324,500 | $619 |
| Dickinson | 25,357 | $82,696 | $263,700 | $957 |
| Belfield | 685 | $45,938 | $192,000 | $716 |
| Gladstone | 230 | $95,417 | $205,700 | $850 |
| New England | 564 | $74,722 | $154,200 | $854 |
| Taylor | 179 | $100,250 | $222,200 | — |
| Richardton | 768 | $60,179 | $188,500 | $593 |
| Killdeer | 985 | $89,750 | $341,100 | $893 |
| Regent | 181 | $56,364 | $57,300 | $789 |
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What is the median household income in South Heart, ND?
The median household income in South Heart is $142,564, 86% 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 South Heart?
The median home value in South Heart is $324,500, compared with $249,900 in North Dakota.
How much is rent in South Heart?
The median gross rent in South Heart is $619 per month, about 9% of household income.
Is South Heart, ND a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 86% higher than the North Dakota median; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 2.2%. Minuses: home values 30% higher than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
What is the median age in South Heart?
The median age in South Heart is 30.8 years (North Dakota: 35.9).
How long is the commute in South Heart?
The average commute to work in South Heart is 22 minutes; 1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Heart?
The unemployment rate in South Heart is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Heart?
28% of adults in South Heart 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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