What are the schools like in Mandan, ND?

Mandan is served primarily by MANDAN 1. The district operates 8 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.4:1.

What is the median household income in Mandan?

The median household income in Mandan, ND is $78,077 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.

What is the weather like in Mandan, ND?

Mandan has an average high temperature of 22.5°F in January and 82.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 50.5 inches.

Mandan, ND Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Mandan, ND affordable or expensive?

Mandan's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Mandan is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $244,700 and the median rent is $979 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Mandan, ND?

Mandan has a violent crime rate of 287.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2581.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Mandan, ND a Good Place to Live?

Mandan is a small city of 24,049 in North Dakota, with a median household income of $78,077 and a 2.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Mandan stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Mandan is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Mandan city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 89.6

Mandan's overall cost of living index is 89.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Mandan costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Mandan, ND	National Avg
Median Home Value	$244,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$979	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$78,077	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Mandan's violent crime rate is 287.3 per 100,000 residents — 24% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

287.3 /100k

Property Crime

2581.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Mandan is served primarily by MANDAN 1. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Mandan, ND	National Avg
School District	MANDAN 1	—
Elementary Schools	8	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	28.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mandan sees average highs of 22.5°F in January and 82.6°F in July, with 18.4 inches of annual precipitation and 50.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mandan, ND
Average High — January	22.5°F
Average High — July	82.6°F
Annual Precipitation	18.4"
Annual Snowfall	50.5"

Demographics

Metric	Mandan, ND	National Avg
Population	24,049	—
Median Age	35.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	22.8%	22.2%
65 and over	15.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bismarck, ND 6 mi Harmon, ND 9 mi Lincoln, ND 10 mi Apple Valley, ND 14 mi Menoken, ND 17 mi

ZIP Codes in Mandan

Mandan, ND is covered by 1 ZIP code:

58554

Mandan vs Other Cities

Mandan, ND vs Bismarck, ND Mandan, ND vs Harmon, ND Mandan, ND vs Lincoln, ND Mandan, ND vs Apple Valley, ND Mandan, ND vs Menoken, ND

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mandan, ND affordable or expensive?

Mandan's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Mandan roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $244,700 and median rent is $979/month.

What is the crime rate in Mandan, ND?

Mandan's violent crime rate is 287.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2581.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Mandan?

Public schools in Mandan are operated by MANDAN 1. The district has 8 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1. 28.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Mandan, ND a good place to live?

Mandan, ND has a population of 24,049, a median household income of $78,077, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Mandan?

Mandan averages 22.5°F in January and 82.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 18.4 inches with about 50.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Mandan?

Mandan, ND is covered by 1 ZIP code: 58554.

What is the population of Mandan?

The population of Mandan, North Dakota is 24,049 with a median age of 35.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mandan?

Key numbers for living in Mandan: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $244,700, median household income $78,077, crime index 95 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mandan side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.