Harwood is a small town of 759 in North Dakota, with a median household income of $139,750
and a 0.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Harwood stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Harwood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Harwood city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.4
Harwood's overall cost of living index is 89.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Harwood costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Harwood, ND
National Avg
Median Home Value
$278,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
99.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$139,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Harwood's violent crime rate is 423.3 per 100,000 residents
— 11% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
423.3 /100k
Property Crime
3048.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Harwood is served primarily by WEST FARGO 6.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Harwood, ND
National Avg
School District
WEST FARGO 6
—
Elementary Schools
16
—
Middle Schools
4
—
High Schools
5
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
42.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Harwood sees average highs of 18.2°F in January
and 82.1°F in July,
with 24.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 51.4 inches of snow per year.
Harwood's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Harwood roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $278,200 and median rent is N/A/month.
Harwood's violent crime rate is 423.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3048.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Harwood are operated by WEST FARGO 6.
The district has 16 elementary, 4 middle, and 5 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1. 42.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Harwood, ND has a population of 759, a median household income of $139,750, and an unemployment rate of 0.8%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Harwood averages 18.2°F in January and 82.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 24.0 inches
with about 51.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Harwood, ND is covered by 1 ZIP code: 58042.
The population of Harwood, North Dakota is 759 with a median age of 39.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Harwood: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $278,200, median household income $139,750, crime index 125 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Harwood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.