At a Glance
Median Income
$71,105
$36,529 per capita
Home Value
$82,400
Zillow: $97,050
Median Rent
$662/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.4%
78.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
21.0% smoking rate
How Fargo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fargo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fargo a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fargo residents earn a median household income of $71,105 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,529. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 180 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fargo is $82,400 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $97,050. Median rent is $662/month, with 9.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
5.4% of adults in Fargo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% below the national average).
78.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fargo has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population470
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density172/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,105
Per Capita$36,529
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$316M
Avg Weekly Wage$886
Housing
A+
Home Value$82,400
Rent$662
Ownership80.6%
Zillow$97,050
Housing Units337
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking21.0%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death14,491/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain51.5 in/yr
Elevation110 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+78.1%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 24%
Commute31 min
Broadband46.5%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Fargo was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Valdosta Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.