Briarwood, ND

North Dakota · Metropolitan Area

Briarwood is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 49. Residents earn $181,250 per year, which is 141% above the national average.

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
49 Population 350/sq mi density
$181,250 Median Income $119,688 per capita
$675,000 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
41°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$181,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$675,000 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
61.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $181,250
141% higher than US avg
Home Value $675,000
139% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 61.1%
81% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Briarwood Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population49
Median Age54.1 yrs
Density350/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Largest GroupWhite 90%
Veterans36.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$181,250
Per Capita$119,688
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,919M
Commute15 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$675,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain24.4 in/yr
Elevation898 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+61.1%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.74

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 49%
Commute15 min
Broadband18.0%
Libraries3

Is Briarwood a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Briarwood receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Briarwood stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Briarwood is $181,250, which is significantly higher than the national average — 141% above $75,149. This places Briarwood among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Briarwood is $675,000, making it a premium housing market at 139% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Briarwood is a highly educated community — 61.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Briarwood has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Briarwood has a population of 49 with a density of 350 people per square mile. The median age is 54.1 years, 39% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.8%).

Population

49
Total Population
350
People / sq mi
54.1yrs
Median Age
39% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 61.2%
Female 38.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Briarwood vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.6%
21% above US avg
Spanish5.4%
60% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Briarwood vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Briarwood is $181,250, which is 141% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes.

Income: Briarwood vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$181,250
141% above US avg
Per Capita Income$119,688
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
IRS Avg AGI$72,991

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,520
County GDP$2,919M

Business (County)

Restaurants100
Healthcare178
Retail148
Manufacturing39

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,896
40% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.73%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time15.4 min
Drive Alone88.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Briarwood is $675,000, 139% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$675,000
139% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$769
1 Bedroom$795
2 Bedrooms$965
3 Bedrooms$1,297
4 Bedrooms$1,588

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,896
40% above US avg
Effective Rate0.73%

Health Metrics: Briarwood vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.1%
Premature Death7,319/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access87.4%
Healthcare Facilities178

Crime Rates: Briarwood vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Safety Score

Briarwood has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 24.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-14°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average41.4°F
23% below US avg
January Average8°F (-14°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall24.4 inches
36% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation898 ft (274 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density350/sq mi
Coordinates46.7870°N, 96.7948°W
County FIPS27027
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 61.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 0.5-point margin. 18.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48.8%
D 49.3%

Winner: Democrat by 0.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+61.1%
81% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.74
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density350/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access18.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities178
Restaurants100
Retail Stores148

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute15.4 min
Drive Alone88.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.5%

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