What are the schools like in Minot, ND?

Minot is served primarily by MINOT 1. The district operates 12 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.9:1.

What is the median household income in Minot?

The median household income in Minot, ND is $75,545 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.7%.

What is the weather like in Minot, ND?

Minot has an average high temperature of 23.3°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 45.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Minot, ND affordable or expensive?

Minot's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Minot is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $241,900 and the median rent is $937 per month.

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

Minot has a violent crime rate of 318.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1403.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Minot, ND a Good Place to Live?

Minot is a small city of 48,038 in North Dakota, with a median household income of $75,545 and a 3.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Minot 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 Minot is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Minot 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: 94.7

Minot's overall cost of living index is 94.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Minot costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Minot, ND	National Avg
Median Home Value	$241,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$937	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	56.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$75,545	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Minot's violent crime rate is 318.9 per 100,000 residents — 16% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

318.9 /100k

Property Crime

1403.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Minot is served primarily by MINOT 1. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Minot, ND	National Avg
School District	MINOT 1	—
Elementary Schools	12	—
Middle Schools	5	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	30.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Minot sees average highs of 23.3°F in January and 83.8°F in July, with 16.7 inches of annual precipitation and 45.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Minot, ND
Average High — January	23.3°F
Average High — July	83.8°F
Annual Precipitation	16.7"
Annual Snowfall	45.1"

Demographics

Metric	Minot, ND	National Avg
Population	48,038	—
Median Age	33.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	82.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.5%	18.9%
Asian	2.2%	6.3%
Under 18	20.6%	22.2%
65 and over	13.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Burlington, ND 6 mi Surrey, ND 7 mi Logan, ND 7 mi Ruthville, ND 9 mi Minot AFB, ND 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Minot

Minot, ND is covered by 3 ZIP codes:

58703 58701 58707

Minot vs Other Cities

Minot, ND vs Burlington, ND Minot, ND vs Surrey, ND Minot, ND vs Logan, ND Minot, ND vs Ruthville, ND Minot, ND vs Minot AFB, ND

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Minot, ND affordable or expensive?

Minot's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Minot roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $241,900 and median rent is $937/month.

What is the crime rate in Minot, ND?

Minot's violent crime rate is 318.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1403.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Minot?

Public schools in Minot are operated by MINOT 1. The district has 12 elementary, 5 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1. 30.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Minot, ND a good place to live?

Minot, ND has a population of 48,038, a median household income of $75,545, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%. 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 Minot?

Minot averages 23.3°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 16.7 inches with about 45.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Minot?

Minot, ND is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 58703, 58701, 58707.

What is the population of Minot?

The population of Minot, North Dakota is 48,038 with a median age of 33.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Minot?

Key numbers for living in Minot: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $241,900, median household income $75,545, crime index 77 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Minot side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.