At a Glance
Median Income
$57,188
$45,845 per capita
Home Value
$155,500
Zillow: $171,055
Median Rent
$829/mo
16.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
718/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.9%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
38°F
269 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cavalier a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 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 6.1% (69% 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 $171,055. 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 718/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population1,304
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density1,516/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,188
Per Capita$45,845
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$813M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124
Housing
A+
Home Value$155,500
Rent$829
Ownership51.0%
Zillow$171,055
Housing Units771
Rent Burden16.9%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property718/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity42.1%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,577/100K
Climate
Avg Temp38°F
Sunny Days269/yr
Rain20.0 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
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.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 212 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.