Living in Minot (North Dakota)
Minot (North Dakota) is a large place in North Dakota, United States, home to 49,450 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are nature lovers (top 3%, #454 of 18,063), movers on a budget (top 5%, #543 of 12,111), rural value seekers (top 8%, #1,330 of 18,063).
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- The Souris runs through or right past it.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 20 min and sets around 23:54; in late June it sets around 4:49.
How Minot (North Dakota) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In North Dakota | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 62 | #1,540 of 11,898 | #6 of 13 | Map |
| Low-income household | 55 | #1,283 of 9,771 | #5 of 17 | Map |
| Low-income family | 63 | #819 of 8,006 | #5 of 8 | Map |
| Single parent | 63 | #948 of 6,237 | #4 of 7 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 58 | #5,468 of 9,474 | #5 of 10 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 67 | #2,364 of 9,474 | #5 of 10 | Map |
| Early retiree | 59 | #5,371 of 10,762 | #7 of 22 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 61 | #2,245 of 7,271 | #4 of 14 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 40 | #4,568 of 8,006 | #6 of 8 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 60 | #543 of 12,111 | #6 of 28 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 47 | #4,670 of 7,271 | #5 of 14 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 63 | #3,277 of 9,474 | #5 of 10 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 68 | #454 of 18,063 | #37 of 70 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 34 | #5,069 of 16,523 | #9 of 58 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 63 | #1,330 of 18,063 | #51 of 70 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 60 | #5,270 of 16,523 | #7 of 58 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 50 | #6,504 of 21,167 | #6 of 105 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #2,726 of 12,111 | #16 of 28 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 40 | #7,509 of 12,111 | #8 of 28 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Minot Air Force Base 21 km
- Watford City 155 km
- Mandan 159 km
- Bismarck (North Dakota) 163 km
- Williston (North Dakota) 172 km
- Devils Lake 181 km
- Dickinson (North Dakota) 188 km
- Sidney (Montana) 220 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.