Medina is a small town of 253 in North Dakota, with a median household income of $39,688
.
Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is
15% below the national average.
Strengths:
Medina 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 Medina is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Medina 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: 84.9
Medina's overall cost of living index is 84.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Medina costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.
Metric
Medina, ND
National Avg
Median Home Value
$67,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$606
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$39,688
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Medina's violent crime rate is 101.4 per 100,000 residents
— 73% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
101.4 /100k
Property Crime
1072.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Medina is served primarily by MEDINA 3.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Medina, ND
National Avg
School District
MEDINA 3
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
83.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Medina sees average highs of 18.7°F in January
and 80.0°F in July,
with 19.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 38.4 inches of snow per year.
Medina's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Medina roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $67,100 and median rent is $606/month.
Medina's violent crime rate is 101.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1072.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Medina are operated by MEDINA 3.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1. 19.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Medina, ND has a population of 253, a median household income of $39,688, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Medina averages 18.7°F in January and 80.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 19.9 inches
with about 38.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Medina, ND is covered by 1 ZIP code: 58467.
The population of Medina, North Dakota is 253 with a median age of 50.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Medina: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $67,100, median household income $39,688, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Medina side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
