At a Glance
Median Income
$88,523
$38,906 per capita
Home Value
$133,700
Zillow: $135,419
Median Rent
$675/mo
19.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
14.7% smoking rate
How Pembina Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pembina's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pembina 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
Pembina residents earn a median household income of $88,523 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,906. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 411 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pembina is $133,700 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $135,419. Median rent is $675/month, with 19.8% 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 1968.
Education
19.5% of adults in Pembina hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pembina has an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C).
Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population583
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density720/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born6.2%
Veterans18.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$88,523
Per Capita$38,906
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$813M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124
Housing
A+
Home Value$133,700
Rent$675
Ownership74.7%
Zillow$135,419
Housing Units240
Rent Burden19.8%
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,577/100K
Climate
Avg Temp38°F
Rain22.1 in/yr
Elevation791 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute9 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed212 Mbps
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Pembina was founded in 1877.
The median home in Pembina was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Grand Forks International (71 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 212 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.