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Park River, ND


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Park River, North Dakota

Park River, North Dakota, in Walsh county, is 114 miles NW of Fargo, North Dakota (center to center) and 317 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city has a population of 1,535.

The People and Families of Park River

In Park River, about 53% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Park River live by themselves.

The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Park River had a median family income of $40,000.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Park River Housing

About 75% of housing units in Park River are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Park River, 89% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the city. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere. Commuting to work is generally easier in Park River than in most places of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Park River Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Park River Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Park River, ND

Comparing Park River 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 Citizens108
Age of the Population107
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men76
Well-Paid Single Women77
Male Share of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old36
Racial Diversity36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size14

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty78
People in Middle Class or Better66
College Educated Adults63
Median Family Income55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times105
Working at Home98
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone108
Affordability of Rents95
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Housing Recently Built56
Affordability of Property Taxes55
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