Northwood is a small town of 936 in North Dakota, with a median household income of $88,125
.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Northwood stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Northwood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Northwood 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: 86.2
Northwood's overall cost of living index is 86.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Northwood costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Northwood, ND
National Avg
Median Home Value
$194,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$724
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$88,125
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Northwood's violent crime rate is 334.0 per 100,000 residents
— 12% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
334.0 /100k
Property Crime
2034.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Northwood is served primarily by NORTHWOOD 129.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Northwood, ND
National Avg
School District
NORTHWOOD 129
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
36.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Northwood sees average highs of 16.1°F in January
and 79.8°F in July,
with 23.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 48.4 inches of snow per year.
Northwood's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Northwood roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $194,500 and median rent is $724/month.
Northwood's violent crime rate is 334.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2034.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Northwood are operated by NORTHWOOD 129.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1. 36.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Northwood, ND has a population of 936, a median household income of $88,125, 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.
Northwood averages 16.1°F in January and 79.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 23.9 inches
with about 48.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Northwood, ND is covered by 1 ZIP code: 58267.
The population of Northwood, North Dakota is 936 with a median age of 37.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Northwood: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $194,500, median household income $88,125, crime index 91 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Northwood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
