At a Glance
Median Income
$67,419
$35,269 per capita
Home Value
$165,900
Zillow: $223,753
Median Rent
$880/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.8%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
18.7% smoking rate
How Pender Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pender's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pender a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pender residents earn a median household income of $67,419 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,269. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 164 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pender is $165,900 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $223,753. Median rent is $880/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Education
30.8% of adults in Pender hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pender has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,262
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density1,803/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,419
Per Capita$35,269
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$605M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,106
Housing
A+
Home Value$165,900
Rent$880
Ownership79.5%
Zillow$223,753
Housing Units505
Rent Burden28.3%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death27,026/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain29.6 in/yr
Elevation1,321 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.8%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score2.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 46%
Commute31 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed32 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Pender was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.