Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
18%
Mandan
Mandan, ND Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,063
Population
26,040
Renter Mix
34% Rent
Make your home Where the West Begins
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Riverside
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Affectionately known as “Where the West Begins,” Mandan is a city with a hearty and rugged nature that manifests in its local terrain, people, special community events, and rich history. Despite rapid growth, Mandan preserves its heritage and hometown feel while moving toward the future.
Mandan is home to a number of historic attractions, including Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park, On-A-Slant Village, Custer House, and the North Dakota State Railroad Museum, which capture Mandan’s past as an American Indian village, cavalry fort, railroad town, and agricultural hub. The close-knit community in Mandan comes together for a range of annual celebrations like Mandan Rodeo Days, Buggies-n-Blues, Wild West Grill Fest, and Haunted Fort.
Nestled between the Heart and Missouri rivers, Mandan is ripe with opportunities for outdoor activities such as riverside fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and camping in addition to hiking and golfing at local parks and courses. North Dakota’s capital city is just across the Missouri River from Mandan, along with a variety of cultural, historical, and retail amenities.
Explore the City
The Missouri River runs along Mandan's eastern border.
Homes line the winding streets of Mandan.
The Dakota Zoo is just a short drive from Mandan and is open year round.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$77,511
Average: $89,331
Education
6,621
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
14,542
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Mandan has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
34%
Non-Renters
66%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Mandan, ND is $905 for a studio, $1,063 for one bedroom, $1,309 for two bedrooms, and $1,707 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mandan has increased by 1.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,063/month
744 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Mandan, ND is 13.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Mandan is 30.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $905 - $1,707. You can expect to pay 1.3% more for groceries, 17.1% less for utilities, and 4.9% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Mandan, ND is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
393 Students
Lewis And Clark Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
447 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
243 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
133 Students
Public
Grades K-5
636 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
928 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,138 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
49 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Gateway to Science
- Dakota Zoo
- Ft. Abraham Lincoln State Park
- Dakota Prairie Grasslands
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- Bismarck Municipal
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.