At a Glance
Median Income
$89,700
$32,755 per capita
Home Value
$88,100
Zillow: $432,521
Median Rent
$768/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
87.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
16.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
26.0% smoking rate
How North Fork Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North Fork's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is North Fork a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
North Fork residents earn a median household income of $89,700 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,755. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,138 business establishments, including 138 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in North Fork is $88,100 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $432,521. Median rent is $768/month, with 9.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Education
19.0% of adults in North Fork hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North Fork has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.
Data Overview
People
Population1,454
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density24/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$89,700
Per Capita$32,755
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty16.2%
County GDP$2,397M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090
Housing
A+
Home Value$88,100
Rent$768
Ownership68.8%
Zillow$432,521
Housing Units567
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity40.9%
Diabetes15.5%
Smoking26.0%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death19,407/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain24.1 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation6,772 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+87.0%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute19 min
Broadband60.8%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in North Fork was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Show Low Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 138 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.