At a Glance
Median Income
$67,000
$56,688 per capita
Home Value
$92,500
Zillow: $205,515
Bachelor's Degree+
25.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
14.0% smoking rate
How Niagara Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Niagara's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Niagara a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Niagara residents earn a median household income of $67,000 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,688. 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 Niagara is $92,500 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,515. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1940.
Education
25.0% of adults in Niagara hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Niagara has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C).
Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population24
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density26/mi²
Male / Female83% / 17%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans23.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,000
Per Capita$56,688
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,027M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,100
Housing
A+
Home Value$92,500
Rent
Ownership72.2%
Zillow$205,515
Housing Units20
Rent Burden22.7%
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,772/100K
Climate
Avg Temp39°F
Rain20.2 in/yr
Elevation1,463 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Broadband77.8%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Niagara was founded in 1883.
The median home in Niagara was built in 1940.
The nearest airport is Grand Forks International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.