Median Income
$69,000
8% lower than US avg
Home Value
$250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
5.8%
83% lower than US avg
Unemployment
12.5%
247% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
14.2%
15% higher than US avg
How North River Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population579
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density357/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Economy
C+
Median Income$69,000
Per Capita$46,600
Unemployment12.5%
Poverty14.2%
Commute33 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$250,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units260
Rent Burden15.7%
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.8%
High School+27.9%
Graduate+2.9%
Is North River a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, North River receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. North River has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in North River is $69,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 12.5%, unemployment is notably high. 14.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in North River is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
5.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.9% have completed high school.
North River has a population of 579 with a density of 357 people per square mile. The median age is 51.2 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.2%).
Population
51.2yrs
Median Age
32% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
North River vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 99.1% |
| 26% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
Social Characteristics
North River vs U.S. Average
The median household income in North River is $69,000, which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
Income: North River vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $69,000 |
| 8% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $46,600 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 12.5% |
| 247% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 14.2% |
| 15% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 32.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
The median home value in North River is $250,000, 11% below the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $250,000 |
| 11% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 86.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 11.5% |
| Housing Units | 260 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: North River vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: North River vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 357/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |