At a Glance
Median Income
$68,304
$32,542 per capita
Home Value
$331,500
Zillow: $395,167
Median Rent
$1,350/mo
26.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.2%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
18.6%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.4%
12.7% 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
3.2 / 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 $68,304 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,542. The unemployment rate stands at 18.6% (417% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,638 business establishments, including 241 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in North Fork is $331,500 , 18% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $395,167. Median rent is $1,350/month, with 26.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Education
19.2% of adults in North Fork hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North Fork has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population2,914
Median Age60.4 yrs
Density90/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born4.3%
Veterans10.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$68,304
Per Capita$32,542
Unemployment18.6%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$8,846M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,078
Housing
B+
Home Value$331,500
Rent$1,350
Ownership81.8%
Zillow$395,167
Housing Units1,657
Rent Burden26.8%
Health
Obesity31.4%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking12.7%
Premature Death8,648/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain33.0 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation3,144 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score3.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute26 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in North Fork was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 241 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 41 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.