Living in Balfour, North Dakota

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Balfour · Census data 2020–2024

Balfour has 3 residents with a median age of 63.5. .

Balfour is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Balfour at a glance

Population
3
Median age
63.5State: 35.9
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.3%

Is Balfour a good place to live?

Cons: A poverty rate of 66.7%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Housing in Balfour: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
6
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
50%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
1.00

50% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Balfour has many vacation and second homes.

Balfour demographics

Population
3
Median age
63.5
Under 18
0%
65 and older
33.3%
Households
3
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
33.3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Balfour ›

Education in Balfour

33.3% of adults 25 and older in Balfour have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Dakota: 32.7%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Balfour33.3%
North Dakota32.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Balfour

Unemployment rate
—State: 2.8%
Average commute
—State: 18 min
Work from home
—
Drive alone
—
Public transit
—
Walk to work
—
Homes with broadband
100%

Balfour vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Balfour3———
Drake300$46,000$75,600$700
Anamoose309$78,750$87,000$725
Velva1,083$83,060$194,600$769
Sawyer353$76,250$210,700$1,100
Granville278$82,500$94,200$820
Benedict227$61,791$241,000—

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Living in Balfour: FAQ

Is Balfour, ND a good place to live?

Minuses: a poverty rate of 66.7%.

What is the median age in Balfour?

The median age in Balfour is 63.5 years (North Dakota: 35.9).

How educated is Balfour?

33.3% of adults in Balfour 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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