Surrey, ND

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.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,672 Population 792/sq mi density
$105,125 Median Income $38,876 per capita
$302,200 Home Value $326,428 Zillow
$846 Median Rent
43°F Avg Temperature
253 Violent Crime/100K 1,095 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$105,125 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$302,200 home value, $846/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
253 violent crimes/100K (33% below avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $105,125
40% higher than US avg
Home Value $302,200
7% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 253/100K
33% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 28.8%
15% lower than US avg
Median Rent $846
27% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.3%
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.2%
39% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.1%
91% lower than US avg

How Surrey Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,672
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density792/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

A+
Median Income$105,125
Per Capita$38,876
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$5,094M
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$302,200
Rent$846
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$326,428

Crime

F
Violent253/100K
Property1,095/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault253/100K
Burglary337/100K

Health

Obesity34.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.6%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain16.7 in/yr
Elevation1,619 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.8%
High School+98.3%
School Score5.74

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute21 min
Libraries4

Is Surrey a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Surrey has a population of 1,672 with a density of 792 people per square mile. The median age is 36.1 years, 7% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.8%), with 2.4% Hispanic.

Population

1,672
Total Population
792
People / sq mi
36.1yrs
Median Age
7% below US avg
2.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.7%
Female 48.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Surrey vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.8%
25% above US avg
Spanish2.2%
84% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Surrey vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Surrey is $105,125, which is 40% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Surrey vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$105,125
40% above US avg
Per Capita Income$38,876
Avg Weekly Wage$1,163
IRS Avg AGI$79,981

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.1%
91% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,723
County GDP$5,094M

Business (County)

Restaurants176
Healthcare196
Retail284
Manufacturing42

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,178
77% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.04%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.9 min
Work from Home3.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Surrey is $302,200, 7% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $846 (27% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $326,428.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$302,200
7% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$326,428
Median List Price$359,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$359,900
$/Sq Ft$177
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio0.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory8

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$846
27% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$769
1 Bedroom$795
2 Bedrooms$965
3 Bedrooms$1,297
4 Bedrooms$1,588

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied94.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,178
77% above US avg
Effective Rate2.04%
In Surrey, 34.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.6% report depression. 21.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Surrey vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.3%
7% above US avg
Diabetes8.5%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure30.7%
Asthma10.2%
COPD5.0%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.7%
Physical Inactivity21.8%
Depression21.6%
Mental Distress14.7%
Physical Distress10.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.6%
Checkup Rate72.3%
Premature Death7,781/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access79.5%
Healthcare Facilities196
Surrey has a violent crime rate of 253 per 100,000 residents, 33% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,095 per 100,000 (44% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Surrey vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent252.7/100K
33% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault252.7/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,095.2/100K
44% below US avg
Burglary337.0/100K
Theft758.2/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Surrey has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 16.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average43.4°F
20% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall16.7 inches
56% below US avg
Snowfall45.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,619 ft (493 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density792/sq mi
Coordinates48.2430°N, 101.1283°W
County FIPS38101
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 28.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 47.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 72.9%
D 25.5%

Winner: Republican by 47.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+28.8%
15% below US avg
High School+98.3%
School Test Score5.74
B Education Grade (3.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density792/sq mi
Total Area2.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities196
Restaurants176
Retail Stores284

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.9 min
Work from Home3.6%

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