Living in Forest River, North Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Forest River · Census data 2020–2024
Forest River has 87 residents with a median age of 48.5. The median household income is $71,875 (6% lower than the North Dakota median), the median home value is $84,400.
Forest River is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Forest River at a glance
- Population
- 87
- Median age
- 48.5State: 35.9
- Median household income
- $71,875State: $76,657
- Median home value
- $84,400State: $249,900
- Homeowners
- 91.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.3%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Forest River a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.9%.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the North Dakota median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Forest River
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Forest River the median home value is $84,400, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $925 a month in housing costs.
Forest River median household income
The median household income in Forest River is $71,875 and the income per person is $41,161. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line (North Dakota: 10.8%).
Housing in Forest River: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 67
- Owner-occupied
- 91.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.9%
- Vacant
- 32.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 1.93
32.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Forest River has many vacation and second homes.
Forest River demographics
- Population
- 87
- Median age
- 48.5
- Under 18
- 19.5%
- 65 and older
- 23%
- Households
- 45
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 10%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Forest River ›
Education in Forest River
20.3% of adults 25 and older in Forest River have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Dakota: 32.7%), and 10.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Forest River
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 2.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 2.2%
- Drive alone
- 77.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.4%
Forest River vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest River | 87 | $71,875 | $84,400 | — |
| Minto | 718 | $84,464 | $109,300 | $597 |
| Gilby | 322 | $92,188 | $110,400 | — |
| Grafton | 4,102 | $62,679 | $147,300 | $733 |
| Fordville | 212 | $88,000 | $90,800 | — |
| Oslo | 260 | $63,750 | $79,600 | $950 |
| Manvel | 368 | $91,719 | $203,700 | $1,330 |
| Park River | 1,458 | $69,408 | $131,900 | $818 |
| Grand Forks AFB | 1,987 | $72,782 | $9,999 | $1,626 |
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What is the median household income in Forest River, ND?
The median household income in Forest River is $71,875, 6% lower than the North Dakota median of $76,657 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Forest River?
The median home value in Forest River is $84,400, compared with $249,900 in North Dakota.
Is Forest River, ND a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.9%. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the North Dakota median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Forest River?
The median age in Forest River is 48.5 years (North Dakota: 35.9).
How long is the commute in Forest River?
The average commute to work in Forest River is 28 minutes; 2.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Forest River?
The unemployment rate in Forest River is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Forest River?
20.3% of adults in Forest River 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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