Median Income
$72,500
4% lower than US avg
Home Value
$150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
8.3%
75% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$520
55% lower than US avg
Unemployment
13.4%
272% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
13.6%
10% higher than US avg
How Northesk Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population2,169
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density2/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Economy
C+
Median Income$72,500
Per Capita$42,000
Unemployment13.4%
Poverty13.6%
Commute26 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$520
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units970
Rent Burden6.7%
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+33.3%
Graduate+2.9%
Is Northesk a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Northesk receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Northesk offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Northesk is $72,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 13.4%, unemployment is notably high. 13.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Northesk is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $520 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
8.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.3% have completed high school.
Northesk has a population of 2,169 with a density of 2 people per square mile. The median age is 52.0 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).
Population
52.0yrs
Median Age
34% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94.2% |
| 20% above US avg |
| Spanish | 3.2% |
| 76% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 2.5% |
The median household income in Northesk is $72,500, which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $72,500 |
| 4% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $42,000 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 13.4% |
| 272% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 13.6% |
| 10% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 25.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 12.5% |
The median home value in Northesk is $150,000, 47% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $520 (55% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $150,000 |
| 47% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $520 |
| 55% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 6.7% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 90.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 9.3% |
| Housing Units | 970 |
Property Tax
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Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Northesk vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 1,292.2 sq mi (3,346.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |