At a Glance
Median Income
$76,250
$32,822 per capita
Home Value
$101,800
Zillow: $171,111
Violent Crime
279/100K
2,326/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.9%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
200 sunny days/yr
How Oslo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oslo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oslo a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oslo residents earn a median household income of $76,250 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,822. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% 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 Oslo is $101,800 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $171,111. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Oslo reports 279 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,326/100K.
Education
10.9% of adults in Oslo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oslo has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population297
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density803/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$76,250
Per Capita$32,822
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,027M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,100
Housing
A+
Home Value$101,800
Rent
Ownership85.1%
Zillow$171,111
Housing Units139
Rent Burden25.8%
Crime
F
Violent279/100K
Property2,326/100K
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,772/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days200/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation808 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute32 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Oslo was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Grand Forks International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.