At a Glance
Median Income
$65,795
$33,844 per capita
Home Value
$142,900
Zillow: $218,505
Median Rent
$725/mo
21.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,974/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.2%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
11.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
276 sunny days/yr
How Emerado Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Emerado's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Emerado 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
Emerado residents earn a median household income of $65,795 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,844. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,774 business establishments, including 198 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Emerado is $142,900 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,505. Median rent is $725/month, with 21.6% 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 1982.
Safety & Crime
Emerado reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,974/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
23.2% of adults in Emerado hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Emerado has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C).
Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population391
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density1,261/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans20.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$65,795
Per Capita$33,844
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$5,920M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,145
Housing
A+
Home Value$142,900
Rent$725
Ownership62.3%
Zillow$218,505
Housing Units294
Rent Burden21.6%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,974/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary658/100K
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,701/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain21.7 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation892 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.2%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Commute20 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Emerado was founded in 1855.
The median home in Emerado was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Grand Forks International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
There are 198 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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