At a Glance
Median Income
$77,431
$43,915 per capita
Home Value
$254,400
Zillow: $269,511
Median Rent
$928/mo
23.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
270/100K
2,042/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.9%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
274 sunny days/yr
How Minot Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Minot's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Minot a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Minot residents earn a median household income of $77,431 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,915. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,723 business establishments, including 176 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Minot is $254,400 , 10% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $269,511. Median rent is $928/month, with 23.1% 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 1984.
Safety & Crime
Minot reports 270 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 29% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,042/100K. The murder rate is 2.1/100K.
Education
29.9% of adults in Minot hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% below the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Minot has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population47,922
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density1,730/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$77,431
Per Capita$43,915
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$5,094M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,163
Housing
A+
Home Value$254,400
Rent$928
Ownership58.3%
Zillow$269,511
Housing Units23,710
Rent Burden23.1%
Crime
F
Violent270/100K
Property2,042/100K
Murder2.1/100K
Assault174/100K
Burglary423/100K
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,781/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain16.7 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,555 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.9%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute19 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed176 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Minot was founded in 1886.
The median home in Minot was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Minot International (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 176 Mbps.
There are 176 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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