The Minot metropolitan area is the 369th largest metro area in the United States, with a total population of 61,470 spread across 28 cities and towns in ND. Anchored by Minot, this metro area is a significant economic and cultural hub that draws residents and businesses from across the region.

Residents of the Minot metro area earn an average household income of $67,548, while the average home value sits at $156,585. Renters in the area pay an average of $864 per month, making the cost of living relatively affordable compared to the national average. About 19.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, reflecting the area's growing workforce.

The Minot metro reports an average violent crime rate of 318.5 per 1,000 residents, which is above the national average. Property crime averages 1,280.6 per 1,000 residents across the metro. The area experiences an average annual temperature of 40.9°F, with cooler temperatures throughout the year. The average poverty rate across cities in this metro is 13.5%, which is near the national average.

With 28 distinct communities ranging from major urban centers to smaller suburban towns, the Minot metro area offers a wide variety of living options. Despite its more compact size, the metro area provides a range of communities with their own unique character and appeal. Explore the full list of cities below to find detailed data on population, income, housing costs, and more.

Metro Area Overview

Climate

Avg Annual Temperature	40.9°F
Avg January Temp	9.9°F
Avg July Temp	69.2°F
Avg Annual Precipitation	18.0"

Safety

Avg Violent Crime Rate	318.5 per 1K
Avg Property Crime Rate	1280.6 per 1K

Economy

Avg Unemployment Rate	3.6%
Avg Poverty Rate	13.5%
Avg Median Age	43.6

All 28 Cities in Minot Metro Area

1 Minot ND 47,922

2 Minot AFB ND 4,904

3 Surrey ND 1,672

4 Burlington ND 1,169

5 Velva ND 997

6 Mohall ND 614

7 Towner ND 466

8 Glenburn ND 466

9 Berthold ND 444

10 Westhope ND 330

11 Plaza ND 314

12 Sawyer ND 305

13 Granville ND 277

14 Lansford ND 234

15 Sherwood ND 213

16 Carpio ND 169

17 Logan ND 164

18 Des Lacs ND 161

19 Deering ND 123

20 Ruthville ND 103

21 Maxbass ND 92

22 Donnybrook ND 79

23 Karlsruhe ND 56

24 Balta ND 56

25 Voltaire ND 49

26 Foxholm ND 48

27 Tolley ND 26

28 Antler ND 17

Minot Metro Area

Largest Cities in Minot Metro

Minot, ND

Minot AFB, ND

Surrey, ND

Burlington, ND

Velva, ND

Mohall, ND

Towner, ND

Glenburn, ND

Berthold, ND

Westhope, ND

Plaza, ND

Sawyer, ND

Metro Area Overview

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Safety

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All 28 Cities in Minot Metro Area