At a Glance
Median Income
$57,417
$33,164 per capita
Home Value
$164,600
Zillow: $224,643
Median Rent
$753/mo
24.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
194/100K
2,786/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.9%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
253 sunny days/yr
How Wahpeton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wahpeton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wahpeton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wahpeton residents earn a median household income of $57,417 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,164. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 208 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wahpeton is $164,600 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $224,643. Median rent is $753/month, with 24.1% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Wahpeton reports 194 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,786/100K. The murder rate is 25.8/100K.
Education
22.9% of adults in Wahpeton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wahpeton has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population7,996
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density1,492/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,417
Per Capita$33,164
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$386M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077
Housing
A+
Home Value$164,600
Rent$753
Ownership48.1%
Zillow$224,643
Housing Units3,598
Rent Burden24.1%
Crime
F
Violent194/100K
Property2,786/100K
Murder25.8/100K
Assault129/100K
Burglary374/100K
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,030/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days253/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation966 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.9%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute18 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Wahpeton was founded in 1869.
The median home in Wahpeton was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Hector International (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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