At a Glance
Median Income
$81,875
$37,942 per capita
Home Value
$202,500
Zillow: $311,561
Median Rent
$1,063/mo
40.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.3%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
16.5% smoking rate
How Plaza Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Plaza's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Plaza a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Plaza residents earn a median household income of $81,875 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,942. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% 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 Plaza is $202,500 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $311,561. Median rent is $1,063/month, with 40.6% 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 1971.
Education
17.3% of adults in Plaza hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Plaza has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population314
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density291/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born12.4%
Veterans1.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$81,875
Per Capita$37,942
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$5,094M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,163
Housing
A+
Home Value$202,500
Rent$1,063
Ownership77.2%
Zillow$311,561
Housing Units110
Rent Burden40.6%
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,781/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain16.8 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation2,098 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.3%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+15.4%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute24 min
Broadband83.8%
Internet Speed176 Mbps
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Plaza was founded in 1906.
The median home in Plaza was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Minot International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
12.4% 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.