North Dakota · Metropolitan Area
Surrey is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 1,672. Residents earn $105,125 per year, which is 40% above the national average.
Based on current data, Surrey receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Surrey offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Surrey is $105,125, which is significantly higher than the national average — 40% above $75,149. This places Surrey among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Surrey is $302,200, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $846 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Surrey is below the national average at 253 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,095 per 100,000, 44% below the national average.
28.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Surrey has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches, including 45.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 97.8% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $105,125 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,876 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,163 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,981 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.1% |
| 91% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,723 |
| County GDP | $5,094M |
| Restaurants | 176 |
| Healthcare | 196 |
| Retail | 284 |
| Manufacturing | 42 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,178 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.04% |
| Commute Time | 20.9 min |
| Work from Home | 3.6% |
| Census Median | $302,200 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $326,428 |
| Median List Price | $359,900 |
| Median List Price | $359,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $177 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 8 |
| Census Median Rent | $846 |
| 27% below US avg |
| Studio | $769 |
| 1 Bedroom | $795 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $965 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,297 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 94.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,178 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.04% |
| Obesity | 34.3% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.7% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.8% |
| Depression | 21.6% |
| Mental Distress | 14.7% |
| Physical Distress | 10.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.3% |
| Premature Death | 7,781/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 196 |
| Total Violent | 252.7/100K |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 252.7/100K |
| Total Property | 1,095.2/100K |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 337.0/100K |
| Theft | 758.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 43.4°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 16.7 inches |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 45.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,619 ft (493 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 792/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.2430°N, 101.1283°W |
| County FIPS | 38101 |
Winner: Republican by 47.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.8% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.74 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 792/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 196 |
| Restaurants | 176 |
| Retail Stores | 284 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 20.9 min |
| Work from Home | 3.6% |