North River is a small town of 51 in North Dakota, with a median household income of $137,500
.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
North River stands out for an affordable cost of living, a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether North River is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All North River 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
North River's overall cost of living index is 89.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in North River costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
North River, ND
National Avg
Median Home Value
$322,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$137,500
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
North River's violent crime rate is 288.1 per 100,000 residents
— 24% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
288.1 /100k
Property Crime
1739.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
North River, ND
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
56.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
North River 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.
North River's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes North River roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $322,200 and median rent is N/A/month.
North River's violent crime rate is 288.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1739.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
North River, ND has a population of 51, a median household income of $137,500, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
North River 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).
The population of North River, North Dakota is 51 with a median age of 55.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in North River: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $322,200, median household income $137,500, crime index 79 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare North River side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
