Living in Voltaire, North Dakota

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

Voltaire has 43 residents with a median age of 51.8. The median home value is $211,400.

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

Voltaire at a glance

Population
43
Median age
51.8State: 35.9
Median home value
$211,400State: $249,900
Homeowners
92%
Bachelor's degree or higher
3%
Average commute
18 min

Is Voltaire a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 15% lower than the state median.

Cons: An average commute of 18 minutes.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Voltaire

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Voltaire the median home value is $211,400, 36% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,250 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Voltaire$211,400
North Dakota$249,900
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

North Dakota$954
United States$1,413

Housing in Voltaire: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
34
Owner-occupied
92%
Renter-occupied
8%
Vacant
26.5%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1991
Average household size
1.72

Voltaire demographics

Population
43
Median age
51.8
Under 18
18.6%
65 and older
37.2%
Households
25
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
5.7%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Voltaire

3% of adults 25 and older in Voltaire have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Dakota: 32.7%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Voltaire3%
North Dakota32.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Voltaire

Unemployment rate
0%State: 2.8%
Average commute
18 minState: 18 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
86.7%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
13.3%
Homes with broadband
56%

Voltaire vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Voltaire43—$211,400—
Velva1,083$83,060$194,600$769
Sawyer353$76,250$210,700$1,100
Benedict227$61,791$241,000—
Granville278$82,500$94,200$820
Surrey1,721$106,438$315,800—
Drake300$46,000$75,600$700
Max358$80,208$137,500$633
Minot47,791$73,219$257,100$973

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Living in Voltaire: FAQ

What is the average home price in Voltaire?

The median home value in Voltaire is $211,400, compared with $249,900 in North Dakota.

Is Voltaire, ND a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 15% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 18 minutes.

What is the median age in Voltaire?

The median age in Voltaire is 51.8 years (North Dakota: 35.9).

How long is the commute in Voltaire?

The average commute to work in Voltaire is 18 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Voltaire?

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

How educated is Voltaire?

3% of adults in Voltaire 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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