Living in Wolford, North Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wolford · Census data 2020–2024
Wolford has 26 residents with a median age of 64. The median household income is $43,750 (43% lower than the North Dakota median), the median home value is $55,000.
Wolford is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wolford at a glance
- Population
- 26
- Median age
- 64State: 35.9
- Median household income
- $43,750State: $76,657
- Median home value
- $55,000State: $249,900
- Homeowners
- 75%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30%
Is Wolford a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 78% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the North Dakota median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wolford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wolford the median home value is $55,000, 83% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Wolford median household income
The median household income in Wolford is $43,750 and the income per person is $25,912. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (North Dakota: 10.8%).
Housing in Wolford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 27
- Owner-occupied
- 75%
- Renter-occupied
- 25%
- Vacant
- 55.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.17
55.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Wolford has many vacation and second homes.
Wolford demographics
- Population
- 26
- Median age
- 64
- Under 18
- 23.1%
- 65 and older
- 50%
- Households
- 12
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 15%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wolford ›
Education in Wolford
30% of adults 25 and older in Wolford have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Dakota: 32.7%), and 30% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wolford
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 2.8%
- Average commute
- —State: 18 min
- Work from home
- 42.9%
- Drive alone
- 57.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.7%
Wolford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolford | 26 | $43,750 | $55,000 | — |
| Rolette | 363 | $90,536 | $128,400 | $188 |
| Rugby | 2,481 | $50,365 | $131,800 | $853 |
| Leeds | 503 | $86,172 | $94,100 | $544 |
| Shell Valley | 1,243 | $46,786 | $90,800 | $428 |
| Cando | 1,164 | $51,500 | $168,100 | $764 |
| Green Acres | 994 | $47,679 | — | $407 |
| Belcourt | 1,547 | $90,568 | — | $846 |
| Rolla | 1,039 | $49,219 | $151,500 | $620 |
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What is the median household income in Wolford, ND?
The median household income in Wolford is $43,750, 43% 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 Wolford?
The median home value in Wolford is $55,000, compared with $249,900 in North Dakota.
Is Wolford, ND a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 78% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the North Dakota median.
What is the median age in Wolford?
The median age in Wolford is 64 years (North Dakota: 35.9).
What is the unemployment rate in Wolford?
The unemployment rate in Wolford is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wolford?
30% of adults in Wolford 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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