At a Glance
Median Income
$74,583
$41,310 per capita
Home Value
$73,100
Zillow: $125,433
Median Rent
$642/mo
13.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.0%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
14.7% smoking rate
How Finley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Finley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Finley a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Finley residents earn a median household income of $74,583 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,310. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 84 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Finley is $73,100 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $125,433. Median rent is $642/month, with 13.6% 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 1954.
Education
35.0% of adults in Finley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% above the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Finley has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C).
Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population322
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density92/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$74,583
Per Capita$41,310
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$213M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,192
Housing
A+
Home Value$73,100
Rent$642
Ownership77.7%
Zillow$125,433
Housing Units198
Rent Burden13.6%
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,084/100K
Climate
Avg Temp39°F
Rain22.0 in/yr
Elevation1,456 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.0%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute13 min
Broadband70.9%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
Did You Know?
Finley was founded in 1896.
The median home in Finley was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Grand Forks International (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
91 declared natural disasters on record.