At a Glance
Median Income
$76,080
$35,137 per capita
Home Value
$118,600
Zillow: $174,675
Median Rent
$892/mo
24.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.9%
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
15.8% smoking rate
How Park River Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Park River's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Park River a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Park River residents earn a median household income of $76,080 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,137. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% 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 Park River is $118,600 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $174,675. Median rent is $892/month, with 24.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
20.9% of adults in Park River hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Park River has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,483
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density573/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,080
Per Capita$35,137
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$1,027M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,100
Housing
A+
Home Value$118,600
Rent$892
Ownership73.6%
Zillow$174,675
Housing Units730
Rent Burden24.4%
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,772/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain20.6 in/yr
Elevation996 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute20 min
Broadband82.4%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Park River was founded in 1884.
The median home in Park River was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Grand Forks International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.