Living in Dilworth, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dilworth · Census data 2020–2024
Dilworth has 4,713 residents with a median age of 37. The median household income is $90,694 (about the same as the Minnesota median), the median home value is $261,800, the median rent is $1,085/month.
Dilworth at a glance
- Population
- 4,713
- Median age
- 37State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $90,694State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $261,800State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $1,085/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 73.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.5%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Dilworth a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Minnesota median; home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%.
Cons: A poverty rate of 15.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Dilworth
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dilworth the median home value is $261,800, 21% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,085 per month, which is 38.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,815 a month in housing costs.
Dilworth median household income
The median household income in Dilworth is $90,694 and the income per person is $45,606. 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Dilworth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,013
- Owner-occupied
- 73.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.3%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.42
Dilworth demographics
- Population
- 4,713
- Median age
- 37
- Under 18
- 25.7%
- 65 and older
- 12.1%
- Households
- 1,937
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dilworth ›
Education in Dilworth
41.5% of adults 25 and older in Dilworth have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 14.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dilworth
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 4.3%
- Drive alone
- 80.1%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 9.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.8%
Dilworth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dilworth | 4,713 | $90,694 | $261,800 | $1,085 |
| Moorhead | 45,036 | $72,761 | $249,000 | $1,033 |
| Glyndon | 1,098 | $95,313 | $264,800 | $667 |
| Fargo | 131,627 | $66,998 | $281,900 | $946 |
| Sabin | 718 | $128,500 | $265,700 | — |
| Frontier | 169 | $122,500 | $385,300 | — |
| Reile's Acres | 1,032 | $192,500 | $475,600 | — |
| West Fargo | 40,094 | $90,665 | $321,900 | $1,111 |
| Harwood | 819 | $145,139 | $321,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Dilworth, MN?
The median household income in Dilworth is $90,694, about the same as the Minnesota median of $89,062 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Dilworth?
The median home value in Dilworth is $261,800, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Dilworth?
The median gross rent in Dilworth is $1,085 per month, about 38.1% of household income.
Is Dilworth, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Minnesota median; home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 15.1%.
What is the median age in Dilworth?
The median age in Dilworth is 37 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Dilworth?
The average commute to work in Dilworth is 19 minutes; 4.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dilworth?
The unemployment rate in Dilworth is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dilworth?
41.5% of adults in Dilworth 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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