Living in Upham, North Dakota

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

Upham has 102 residents with a median age of 55. The median home value is $53,800, the median rent is $554/month.

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

Upham at a glance

Population
102
Median age
55State: 35.9
Median home value
$53,800State: $249,900
Median rent
$554/moState: $954
Homeowners
70.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
Average commute
33 min

Is Upham a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 78% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.8%.

Cons: An average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Upham

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Upham the median home value is $53,800, 84% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $554 per month, which is 13.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,031 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

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

Median monthly rent

Upham$554
North Dakota$954
United States$1,413

Housing in Upham: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
91
Owner-occupied
70.7%
Renter-occupied
29.3%
Vacant
36.3%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1955
Average household size
1.76

36.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Upham has many vacation and second homes.

Upham demographics

Population
102
Median age
55
Under 18
16.7%
65 and older
27.5%
Households
58
Foreign-born
7.8%
Veterans
14.1%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White94.1%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian3.9%

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

Education in Upham

19.3% of adults 25 and older in Upham have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Dakota: 32.7%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Upham19.3%
North Dakota32.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Upham

Unemployment rate
5.9%State: 2.8%
Average commute
33 minState: 18 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
79.2%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
8.3%
Homes with broadband
72.4%

Upham vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Upham102—$53,800$554
Willow City238$74,375$64,500$689
Bottineau2,205$65,905$165,000$840
Towner467$49,500$78,400$450
Granville278$82,500$94,200$820
Glenburn461$80,000$178,300$1,326
Westhope435$69,479$102,800$596

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Living in Upham: FAQ

What is the average home price in Upham?

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

How much is rent in Upham?

The median gross rent in Upham is $554 per month, about 13.1% of household income.

Is Upham, ND a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 78% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%.

What is the median age in Upham?

The median age in Upham is 55 years (North Dakota: 35.9).

How long is the commute in Upham?

The average commute to work in Upham is 33 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Upham?

The unemployment rate in Upham is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Upham?

19.3% of adults in Upham 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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