At a Glance
Median Income
$93,750
$39,272 per capita
Home Value
$173,500
Zillow: $245,028
Median Rent
$688/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.4%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
13.8% smoking rate
How Buxton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Buxton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Buxton a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Buxton residents earn a median household income of $93,750 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,272. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 412 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Buxton is $173,500 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,028. Median rent is $688/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
22.4% of adults in Buxton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buxton has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population356
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density1,079/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$93,750
Per Capita$39,272
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$634M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,130
Housing
A+
Home Value$173,500
Rent$688
Ownership85.6%
Zillow$245,028
Housing Units143
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,992/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain22.3 in/yr
Elevation933 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.4%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute24 min
Broadband83.5%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Buxton was founded in 1880.
The median home in Buxton was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Grand Forks International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.