At a Glance
Median Income
$105,893
$47,807 per capita
Home Value
$241,300
Zillow: $237,879
Median Rent
$1,120/mo
16.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
71/100K
71/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.3%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
39°F
274 sunny days/yr
How Stanley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Stanley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Stanley a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Stanley residents earn a median household income of $105,893 , which is 41% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,807. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 529 business establishments, including 36 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Stanley is $241,300 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,879. Median rent is $1,120/month, with 16.9% 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 1979.
Safety & Crime
Stanley reports 71 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 71/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
23.3% of adults in Stanley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Stanley has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C).
Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population2,089
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density463/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$105,893
Per Capita$47,807
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$2,277M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,493
Housing
A+
Home Value$241,300
Rent$1,120
Ownership53.9%
Zillow$237,879
Housing Units1,123
Rent Burden16.9%
Crime
F
Violent71/100K
Property71/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault71/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death18,736/100K
Climate
Avg Temp39°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain19.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation2,249 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.3%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute17 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Stanley was founded in 1902.
The median home in Stanley was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Minot International (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.