At a Glance
Median Income
$110,909
$46,653 per capita
Home Value
$274,000
Zillow: $394,333
Median Rent
$706/mo
26.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
39.7%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
9.7% smoking rate
How Thompson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Thompson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Thompson a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Thompson residents earn a median household income of $110,909 , which is 48% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,653. The unemployment rate stands at 0.2% (94% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,774 business establishments, including 198 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Thompson is $274,000 , 3% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $394,333. Median rent is $706/month, with 26.5% 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 1978.
Education
39.7% of adults in Thompson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% above the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Thompson has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C).
Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,092
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density2,540/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans11.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$110,909
Per Capita$46,653
Unemployment0.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,920M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,145
Housing
A+
Home Value$274,000
Rent$706
Ownership92.0%
Zillow$394,333
Housing Units417
Rent Burden26.5%
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking9.7%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,701/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Rain21.7 in/yr
Elevation867 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.7%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Commute20 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Thompson was founded in 1881.
The median home in Thompson was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Grand Forks International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
There are 198 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.