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Finley, ND


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Finley, North Dakota

Finley, North Dakota, in Steele county, is 66 miles NW of Fargo, North Dakota (center to center) and 280 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. There are an estimated 515 people in the city.

The People and Families of Finley

In Finley, about 65% of adults are married.

Finley has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Finley had a median family income of $43,417. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Finley.

Finley Housing

Approximately 81% of housing in Finley is owner-occupied. The city is known in North Dakota for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Finley.

Commuting

In Finley, 74% of commuters drive to work. The city is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in Finley than other cities.

High Points

Finley strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Dakota):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyFinley Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyFinley Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyFinley Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 11%Finley Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Finley, ND

Comparing Finley to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Dakota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens106
Age of the Population96
Well-Paid Single Men76
Male Share of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old58
Female Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married68
Average Household Size37

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
Median Family Income68
People Above Poverty65
People in Middle Class or Better65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times108
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
Affordability of Property Taxes89
People Living Alone74
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
Housing Recently Built43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
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