Northwood, ND

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Northwood, ND

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Northwood Almanac

Northwood Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Northwood Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Northwood, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Northwood High Schools (2004)

NORTHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
219 HOUGEN ST
701-587-5221
Serves 169 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15

Northwood Colleges

(List of All North Dakota Colleges)

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