Living in Fortuna, North Dakota

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

Fortuna has 41 residents with a median age of 39.1. The median household income is $2,499 (97% lower than the North Dakota median), the median home value is $30,400.

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

Fortuna at a glance

Population
41
Median age
39.1State: 35.9
Median household income
$2,499State: $76,657
Median home value
$30,400State: $249,900
Homeowners
95.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
0%

Is Fortuna a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 88% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 97% lower than the North Dakota median; a poverty rate of 65.9%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Fortuna

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fortuna the median home value is $30,400, 91% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Fortuna$30,400
North Dakota$249,900
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

North Dakota$954
United States$1,413

Fortuna median household income

The median household income in Fortuna is $2,499 and the income per person is $6,046. 65.9% of residents live below the poverty line (North Dakota: 10.8%).

Median household income

Fortuna$2,499
North Dakota$76,657
United States$80,734

Housing in Fortuna: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
32
Owner-occupied
95.5%
Renter-occupied
4.5%
Vacant
31.3%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
1.86

31.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Fortuna has many vacation and second homes.

Fortuna demographics

Population
41
Median age
39.1
Under 18
22%
65 and older
0%
Households
22
Foreign-born
12.2%
Veterans
9.4%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White85.4%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Fortuna

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

Bachelor's degree or higher

Fortuna0%
North Dakota32.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Fortuna

Unemployment rate
0%State: 2.8%
Average commute
—State: 18 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
78.6%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
21.4%
Homes with broadband
100%

Fortuna vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Fortuna41$2,499$30,400—
Westby290$32,500$65,800$358
Crosby1,065$82,500$115,400$900
Wildrose260$95,536$113,800—
Noonan163$125,625$70,000—
Epping124$67,174$209,000—
Ray714$72,031$227,600$988

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Living in Fortuna: FAQ

What is the median household income in Fortuna, ND?

The median household income in Fortuna is $2,499, 97% 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 Fortuna?

The median home value in Fortuna is $30,400, compared with $249,900 in North Dakota.

Is Fortuna, ND a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 88% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 97% lower than the North Dakota median; a poverty rate of 65.9%.

What is the median age in Fortuna?

The median age in Fortuna is 39.1 years (North Dakota: 35.9).

What is the unemployment rate in Fortuna?

The unemployment rate in Fortuna is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Fortuna?

0% of adults in Fortuna 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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