At a Glance
Median Income
$91,438
$42,159 per capita
Home Value
$180,600
Zillow: $273,383
Median Rent
$1,044/mo
25.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.8%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
13.8% smoking rate
How Fisher Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fisher's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fisher a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fisher residents earn a median household income of $91,438 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,159. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,029 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fisher is $180,600 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $273,383. Median rent is $1,044/month, with 25.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
30.8% of adults in Fisher hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fisher has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C).
Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population426
Median Age29.5 yrs
Density991/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans12.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$91,438
Per Capita$42,159
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$1,694M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,052
Housing
A+
Home Value$180,600
Rent$1,044
Ownership71.7%
Zillow$273,383
Housing Units171
Rent Burden25.2%
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,266/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Rain22.4 in/yr
Elevation854 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.8%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute21 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Fisher was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Grand Forks International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.