Living in North Fork, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Fork · Census data 2020–2024
North Fork has 1,463 residents with a median age of 43. The median household income is $123,313 (54% higher than the Arizona median), the median home value is $104,600, the median rent is $817/month.
North Fork is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
North Fork at a glance
- Population
- 1,463
- Median age
- 43State: 39
- Median household income
- $123,313State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $104,600State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $817/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 69.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.2%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is North Fork a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 54% higher than the Arizona median; home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 13.5%.
The weather is best in May to July and September.
Cost of living in North Fork
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Fork the median home value is $104,600, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $817 per month, which is 9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
North Fork median household income
The median household income in North Fork is $123,313 and the income per person is $34,986. 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in North Fork: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 544
- Owner-occupied
- 69.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.1%
- Vacant
- 11.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 3.05
North Fork demographics
- Population
- 1,463
- Median age
- 43
- Under 18
- 19.8%
- 65 and older
- 8.5%
- Households
- 479
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 11%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Fork ›
Education in North Fork
15.2% of adults 25 and older in North Fork have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 3.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Fork
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 3.6%
- Drive alone
- 64.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 14.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 57.4%
North Fork vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Fork | 1,463 | $123,313 | $104,600 | $817 |
| Hondah | 697 | $114,773 | $93,600 | — |
| Pinetop Country Club | 2,054 | $79,719 | $464,100 | — |
| McNary | 919 | $57,000 | $69,200 | $523 |
| Rainbow City | 807 | $23,311 | $96,200 | — |
| Pinetop-Lakeside | 4,101 | $60,694 | $370,800 | $1,200 |
| Lake of the Woods | 3,250 | $55,987 | $272,200 | $812 |
| Whiteriver | 4,545 | $37,440 | $59,500 | $568 |
| Wagon Wheel | 1,716 | $68,495 | $320,400 | $1,309 |
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What is the median household income in North Fork, AZ?
The median household income in North Fork is $123,313, 54% higher than the Arizona median of $79,964 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in North Fork?
The median home value in North Fork is $104,600, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in North Fork?
The median gross rent in North Fork is $817 per month, about 9% of household income.
Is North Fork, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 54% higher than the Arizona median; home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 13.5%.
What is the median age in North Fork?
The median age in North Fork is 43 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in North Fork?
The average commute to work in North Fork is 21 minutes; 3.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Fork?
The unemployment rate in North Fork is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Fork?
15.2% of adults in North Fork have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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