At a Glance
Median Income
$68,472
$47,694 per capita
Home Value
$297,500
Zillow: $315,703
Median Rent
$764/mo
16.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
181/100K
1,753/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.8%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
276 sunny days/yr
How Casselton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Casselton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Casselton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Casselton residents earn a median household income of $68,472 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,694. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,494 business establishments, including 480 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Casselton is $297,500 , 6% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $315,703. Median rent is $764/month, with 16.5% 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 1979.
Safety & Crime
Casselton reports 181 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,753/100K.
Education
36.8% of adults in Casselton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% above the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Casselton has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population2,640
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density1,222/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,472
Per Capita$47,694
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$19,105M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,285
Housing
A
Home Value$297,500
Rent$764
Ownership61.1%
Zillow$315,703
Housing Units1,164
Rent Burden16.5%
Crime
F
Violent181/100K
Property1,753/100K
Health
Obesity33.9%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain24.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation935 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.8%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+12.9%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute32 min
Broadband80.7%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Casselton was founded in 1876.
The median home in Casselton was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Hector International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 480 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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