Manvel is a small town of 417 in North Dakota, with a median household income of $88,125
and a 1.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Manvel stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Manvel is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Manvel 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: 86.2
Manvel's overall cost of living index is 86.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Manvel costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Manvel, ND
National Avg
Median Home Value
$181,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,125
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
91.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$88,125
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Manvel's violent crime rate is 334.0 per 100,000 residents
— 12% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
334.0 /100k
Property Crime
2034.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Manvel is served primarily by MANVEL 125.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Manvel, ND
National Avg
School District
MANVEL 125
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Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Manvel sees average highs of 15.8°F in January
and 80.7°F in July,
with 21.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 48.4 inches of snow per year.
Manvel's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Manvel roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $181,300 and median rent is $1,125/month.
Manvel's violent crime rate is 334.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2034.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Manvel are operated by MANVEL 125.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1. 24.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Manvel, ND has a population of 417, a median household income of $88,125, and an unemployment rate of 1.4%.
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.
Manvel averages 15.8°F in January and 80.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 21.7 inches
with about 48.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Manvel, ND is covered by 1 ZIP code: 58256.
The population of Manvel, North Dakota is 417 with a median age of 34.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Manvel: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $181,300, median household income $88,125, crime index 91 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Manvel side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.