Livability Score

74
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (11) F
Roosevelt Park Zoo
Zoo
Magic City Discovery Center
Museum
MSU Dome
Stadium
Herbert M. Parker Stadium
Stadium
Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
North Hill Bowl
Bowling Alley
Oak Park Theater
Cinema
Air Museum
Museum
AMC CLASSIC Dakota Square 9
Cinema
AMC CLASSIC Dakota Square 9
Cinema
Food and Drink (24) F
The Spot
Bar
Papa John's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Sports On Tap
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Burger Time
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Qdoba
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Dakota Lounge
Bar
The Pour Farm
Bar
Five Guys
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
WalMart
Alcohol
Sonic
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
MSU Wellness Center
Gym
Groceries (7) F
Prairie Sky Breads
Bakery
Marketplace Foods
Grocery Store
Marketplace Foods
Grocery Store
Market Place
Grocery Store
Cashwise
Grocery Store
Gordmans
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (34) A+
Roosevelt Park
Park
Hammond Park
Park
Hammond Park
Park
Keith White Sertoma Complex
Park
Scandinavian Heritage Park
Park
Riverside Park
Park
Nubbin Park
Park
South Hill Complex
Park
Moose Park
Park
Oak Park Playground
Playground
Splash Pad
Playground
Green Valley Park
Park
11 by 11 Playground
Playground
Oak Park
Park
Minot Westbound Wayside
Park
Polaris Park
Park
Leach Park
Park
Jack Hoeven Baseball Park
Park
Woodland Trail
Park
Radio City Park
Park
Minot Outdoor Recreation Area
Park
Shops (45) D-
Val's Cyclery
Bicycle
Val's Cyclery
Bicycle
Loaf 'N Jug
Convenience Store
M & H
Convenience Store
Ashley Furniture
Furniture
Simonson
Convenience Store
On the Run
Convenience Store
On the Run
Convenience Store
Loaf 'N Jug
Convenience Store
Menards
Home Improvement
Boot Barn
Clothing
Best Buy
Electronics
Best Buy
Electronics
R And J’s World Of Pets
Pets
T-Mobile
Electronics
Barnes & Noble
Books
Verizon
Electronics
JCPenney
Department Store
American Eagle Outfitters
Clothing
Mastercuts
Hairdresser
Bath & Body Works
Beauty
AT&T
Electronics
Pet Parade
Pets
Target
Department Store
Arco
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Minot.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
Minot
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.5% F
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cost of living B-

The cost of living in Minot is 102/100 - which is 8% higher than North Dakota.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime B

Minot crime rates are 1,345 per 100k, which is 41% lower than North Dakota
Property Crime
1,047 crimes per 100k A-
Violent Crime
298 crimes per 100k C+
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employment B

The median income in Minot is $64,401 - which is 9% higher than North Dakota.
Med. Household Income
$64,401 C
Unemployment Rate
2.7% A-
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (17)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Ward County Sheriff’s Office
Police
Trinity Hospital - St. Joseph's
Hospital
Trinity Hospital
Hospital
Thrifty White Drug
Pharmacy
Community Ambulance
Ambulance Station
Center For Family Medicine - Minot
Clinic
Sanford Highway 2
Clinic
Community Medical Services
Clinic
Minot Fire Department
Fire Station
Legacy Health Clinic
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
St. Alexius
Clinic
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Minot home prices are $211,000 - which is 29% higher than North Dakota
Home Price
$211,000 B+
Home Appreciation Rate
4% B
Home Affordability
3.3x (home price to income ratio) B
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schools C+

The Minot graduation rate is 89% - which is 1% higher than North Dakota
School Test Scores
42% F
High School Grad. Rates
89% B+
Elementary Schools (21) B-
Roosevelt Elementary School
Minot Spec Ed Unit
Mckinley Elementary School
Sunnyside Elementary School
Bishop Ryan Catholic School
Jim Hill Middle School
Our Redeemers Christian School
Washington Elementary School
Longfellow Elementary School
Edison Elementary School
Lewis And Clark Elementary School
Perkett Elementary School
Bel Air Elementary School
Souris Valley Spec Ed Unit
John Hoeven Elementary School
Erik Ramstad Middle School
Nedrose Elementary School 4-8
High Schools (8) F
Central Campus School
Bishop Ryan Catholic School
Our Redeemers Christian School
Magic City Campus High School
Souris River Campus Alternative High School
Nedrose High School
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ratings B-

Minot has an overall rating of 69% from 13 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (12)
From AreaVibes C+
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Take A Minute To Explore Minot 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 18, 2015) While Minot, ND might be cold most of the winter, there are some positive things about living in the city. I have lived here for two years. I moved to be closer to my father so that I could take care of him. The cost of food is rather low, and the housing is ideal. Many of the ho ...Read More uses in the area look like small cabins or cottages. The rent for a typical two-bedroom runs about $700 a month. If you're looking for a specific kind of job, you probably won't find it, but if you want to work at a ski lodge, then this is an area where you want to move.

I've noticed that there are plenty of things for children and families to do while in Minot. There are parks, such as Heritage Park, with buildings that give a little background information about the city. Roosevelt Park Zoo is a place to visit if you enjoy looking at animals. My favorite animals to look at are the penguins as they waddle along the shore of their habitat. When the weather turns warm, the Roosevelt Park Pool becomes an oasis for those who want to beat the heat. There is a splash pad for the kids and a lazy river. This is an attraction I like to visit as it's a way to relax after a long day of work. There aren't as many restaurants as i would like to see, but there are several shopping centers. The Dakota Square Mall is probably the largest in the area. Some of the stores need to be updated, but it's a good place to find quality fashions, shoes and other items for the home. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Minot? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Roosevelt Park
      Hammond Park
      Hammond Park
      Keith White Sertoma Complex
      Scandinavian Heritage Park
      Riverside Park
      Nubbin Park
      South Hill Complex

      Entertainment

      Roosevelt Park Zoo
      Magic City Discovery Center
      MSU Dome
      Herbert M. Parker Stadium
      Amphitheater
      North Hill Bowl
      Oak Park Theater
      Air Museum

      Food & Drink

      The Spot
      Papa John's
      Subway
      Sports On Tap
      Subway
      Burger Time
      Domino's
      Taco Bell

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Minot? Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Minot.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      B- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Minot? The cost of living in Minot is 102/100 - which is 8% higher than North Dakota.
      Minot
      102

      2% more expensive than average

      North Dakota
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Minot? Minot crime rates are 1,345, which are 41% lower than North Dakota
      Total Crime
      1,345 per 100k people

      42% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 75

      42% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -20%

      Year over year crime is down

      B Employment

      What is the median income in Minot? The median income in Minot is $64,401 which is 9% higher than North Dakota.
      Median household income
      $64,40116% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $36,21221% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      43% lower than the US average

      C Health & Safety

      Is Minot a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Legacy Health Clinic
      Trinity Hospital - St. Joseph's
      Trinity Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Thrifty White Drug
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Minot home prices? Minot home prices are $211,000 - which is 29% higher than North Dakota
      Median home value
      $211,00014% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8827% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      56%

      13% lower than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Minot have good schools? The Minot graduation rate is 89% - which is 1% higher than North Dakota
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      8% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      42%

      12% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      10% lower than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Minot a good place to live? Minot has an overall rating of 69% from 13 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      69%

      13 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      67%

      12 total surveys

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