At a Glance
Median Income
$75,966
$45,965 per capita
Home Value
$246,300
Zillow: $348,664
Median Rent
$1,044/mo
26.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
287/100K
2,643/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.6%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
13.6% smoking rate
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 1.4% (61% 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 $348,664. 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 287 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,643/100K.
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. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population24,293
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density1,797/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$75,966
Per Capita$45,965
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$7,809M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,220
Housing
A+
Home Value$246,300
Rent$1,044
Ownership70.1%
Zillow$348,664
Housing Units11,162
Rent Burden26.1%
Crime
F
Violent287/100K
Property2,643/100K
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,798/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain18.4 in/yr
AQI39 (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.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 186 Mbps.
There are 249 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.