At a Glance
Median Income
$75,966
$45,965 per capita
Home Value
$246,300
Zillow: $336,537
Median Rent
$1,044/mo
26.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
369/100K
2,868/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.6%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
273 sunny days/yr
How Mandan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mandan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mandan a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mandan residents earn a median household income of $75,966 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,965. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,390 business establishments, including 249 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mandan is $246,300 , 13% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $336,537. Median rent is $1,044/month, with 26.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Mandan reports 369 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 3% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,868/100K. The murder rate is 17.4/100K.
Education
30.6% of adults in Mandan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mandan has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population24,293
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density1,797/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$75,966
Per Capita$45,965
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$7,809M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,220
Housing
A+
Home Value$246,300
Rent$1,044
Ownership70.1%
Zillow$336,537
Housing Units11,162
Rent Burden26.1%
Crime
F
Violent369/100K
Property2,868/100K
Murder17.4/100K
Assault217/100K
Burglary304/100K
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,798/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain18.4 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,660 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.6%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute18 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed186 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Mandan was founded in 1881.
The median home in Mandan was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Bismarck Municipal (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 186 Mbps.
There are 249 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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