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Courtenay, ND

North Dakota

Courtenay is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 27. Residents earn $57,500 per year, which is 23% below the national average.

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
27 Population 64/sq mi density
$57,500 Median Income $40,396 per capita
$84,000 Home Value
42°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$57,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,000 home value
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,500
23% lower than US avg
Home Value $84,000
70% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 43.5%
29% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population27
Median Age59.5 yrs
Density64/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans25.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$57,500
Per Capita$40,396
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$309M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units25
Rent Burden27.7%

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Sunny Days253/yr
Elevation1,523 ft (464 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+43.5%
High School+87.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.74

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute28 min
Broadband18.0%
Libraries1

Is Courtenay a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Courtenay receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Courtenay stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Courtenay is $57,500, 23% below the national average of $75,149. 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 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Courtenay is $84,000, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 43.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 87.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Courtenay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 253 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Courtenay has a population of 27 with a density of 64 people per square mile. The median age is 59.5 years, 53% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

27
Total Population
64
People / sq mi
59.5yrs
Median Age
53% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 63%
Female 37%

Race & Ethnicity

Courtenay vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Courtenay vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Courtenay is $57,500, which is 23% below 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 28 minutes.

Income: Courtenay vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,500
23% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,396
Avg Weekly Wage$1,103
IRS Avg AGI$85,053

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)173
County GDP$309M

Business (County)

Restaurants11
Healthcare15
Retail23
Manufacturing6

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.6 min
Drive Alone88.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Courtenay is $84,000, 70% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$84,000
70% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.7%

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%
Housing Units25
Median Year Built1953

Property Tax

Courtenay has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area enjoys 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average42.2°F
22% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,523 ft (464 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density64/sq mi
Coordinates47.2241°N, 98.5685°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS38031
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 43.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 58.6-point margin. 18.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 78.4%
D 19.8%

Winner: Republican by 58.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+43.5%
29% above US avg
High School+87.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.74
A Education Grade (4.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density64/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access18.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities15
Restaurants11
Retail Stores23

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.6 min
Drive Alone88.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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