At a Glance
Median Income
$65,625
$34,119 per capita
Home Value
$86,900
Zillow: $161,388
Violent Crime
254/100K
2,790/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.6%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
200 sunny days/yr
How Forest River Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Forest River's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Forest River a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Forest River residents earn a median household income of $65,625 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,119. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 519 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Forest River is $86,900 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,388. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Safety & Crime
Forest River reports 254 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,790/100K.
Education
21.6% of adults in Forest River hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Forest River has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population139
Median Age48.2 yrs
Density278/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$65,625
Per Capita$34,119
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,027M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,100
Housing
A+
Home Value$86,900
Rent
Ownership96.7%
Zillow$161,388
Housing Units69
Rent Burden22.7%
Crime
F
Violent254/100K
Property2,790/100K
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,772/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days200/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation862 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.6%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+10.9%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute27 min
Broadband61.0%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Forest River was founded in 1887.
The median home in Forest River was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Grand Forks International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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