North Dakota · Metropolitan Area
Harwood is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 775. Residents earn $145,000 per year, which is 93% above the national average.
Based on current data, Harwood receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Harwood stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Harwood is $145,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 93% above $75,149. This places Harwood among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Harwood is $303,600, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 46.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Harwood has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.0 inches, including 51.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.8% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
| 91% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $145,000 |
| 93% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $62,609 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,033 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,991 |
| Unemployment | 0.5% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,520 |
| County GDP | $2,919M |
| Restaurants | 100 |
| Healthcare | 178 |
| Retail | 148 |
| Manufacturing | 39 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,896 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.61% |
| Commute Time | 31.2 min |
| Work from Home | 5.6% |
| Census Median | $303,600 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $389,357 |
| Studio | $769 |
| 1 Bedroom | $795 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $965 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,297 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,896 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.61% |
| Obesity | 32.2% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.4% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 3.8% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.6% |
| Depression | 23.4% |
| Mental Distress | 12.7% |
| Physical Distress | 8.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.9% |
| Premature Death | 7,319/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 87.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 178 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 24.0 inches |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 51.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 890 ft (271 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 596/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.9770°N, 96.8810°W |
| County FIPS | 27027 |
Winner: Democrat by 0.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 46.6% |
| 38% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.74 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 596/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 178 |
| Restaurants | 100 |
| Retail Stores | 148 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 31.2 min |
| Work from Home | 5.6% |