Cavalier, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Pembina County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,304 Population 1,516/sq mi density
$57,188 Median Income $45,845 per capita
$155,500 Home Value $172,412 Zillow
$829 Median Rent 16.9% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$57,188 median income, 9.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$155,500 home value, $829/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Cavalier, ND

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,188
24% below
$45,845 per capita
Home Value
$155,500
45% below
Zillow: $172,412
Median Rent
$829/mo
29% below
16.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
247/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.9%
17% below
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
9.7%
169% above
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
31% above
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
38°F

How Cavalier Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Cavalier's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
76%
Home Value
55%
Rent
71%
Poverty
34%
Bachelor's
83%
Unemployment
269%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cavalier 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

Cavalier residents earn a median household income of $57,188 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,845. The unemployment rate stands at 9.7% (169% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 411 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cavalier is $155,500 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $172,412. Median rent is $829/month, with 16.9% 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 1972.

Safety & Crime

Cavalier reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 247/100K.

Education

27.9% of adults in Cavalier hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% below the national average). 93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cavalier has an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,304
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density1,516/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born5.6%
Veterans8.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$57,188
Per Capita$45,845
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$813M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124

Housing

A+
Home Value$155,500
Rent$829
Ownership51.0%
Zillow$172,412
Housing Units771
Rent Burden16.9%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property247/100K

Health

Obesity42.1%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,577/100K

Climate

Avg Temp38°F
Rain20.0 in/yr
Elevation888 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.9%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute13 min
Broadband79.5%
Internet Speed212 Mbps
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Cavalier was founded in 1875.
The median home in Cavalier was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Grand Forks International (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 212 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.