At a Glance
Median Income
$71,017
$36,102 per capita
Home Value
$219,800
Zillow: $319,683
Median Rent
$868/mo
18.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
603/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.9%
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.8%
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
291 sunny days/yr
How Beresford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Beresford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Beresford a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Beresford residents earn a median household income of $71,017 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,102. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,515 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Beresford is $219,800 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $319,683. Median rent is $868/month, with 18.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Beresford reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 603/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
25.9% of adults in Beresford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Beresford has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population2,437
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density1,369/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,017
Per Capita$36,102
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$8,823M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,252
Housing
A+
Home Value$219,800
Rent$868
Ownership78.6%
Zillow$319,683
Housing Units1,027
Rent Burden18.5%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property603/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary201/100K
Health
Obesity32.8%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death4,503/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain26.9 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,497 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.9%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute21 min
Broadband87.8%
Internet Speed133 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Beresford was founded in 1884.
The median home in Beresford was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 133 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.