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Northwood, North Dakota

Northwood, North Dakota, in Grand Forks county, is 69 miles NW of Fargo, North Dakota (center to center) and 280 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Grand Forks metropolitan area. Northwood contains a population of approximately 959.

The People and Families of Northwood

In Northwood, about 57% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Northwood, which is home to many people who live alone.

The city boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Northwood had a median family income of $41,667. Northwood has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in the city.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Northwood favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $205. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Northwood Housing

Northwood has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 76% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Northwood, 84% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Northwood can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyNorthwood Walking and Biking to Work
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 12%Northwood Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 13%Northwood Well-Paid Single Women
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Northwood Short Commute Times
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 14%Northwood People in Middle Class or Better
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Northwood Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Northwood, ND

Comparing Northwood 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
Age of the Population109
Senior Citizens107
Well-Paid Single Men99
Well-Paid Single Women89
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity24
Children Under 5 Years Old12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size14

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty89
College Educated Adults88
People in Middle Class or Better89
Median Family Income66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Short Commute Times93
Working at Home65
Public Transportation Use67

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone108
Affordability of Rents94
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Housing Recently Built42
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