At a Glance
Median Income
$66,029
$42,212 per capita
Home Value
$269,800
Zillow: $321,568
Median Rent
$916/mo
26.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
505/100K
3,726/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.2%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
12.7% 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+
3.5 / 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 $66,029 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,212. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,520 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fargo is $269,800 , 4% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $321,568. Median rent is $916/month, with 26.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
Fargo reports 505 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 33% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,726/100K. The murder rate is 4.4/100K.
Education
43.2% of adults in Fargo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% above the national average).
95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fargo has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population129,064
Median Age32.2 yrs
Density2,507/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born9.7%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,029
Per Capita$42,212
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$2,919M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
A
Home Value$269,800
Rent$916
Ownership44.1%
Zillow$321,568
Housing Units62,043
Rent Burden26.1%
Crime
F
Violent505/100K
Property3,726/100K
Murder4.4/100K
Assault314/100K
Burglary744/100K
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,319/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain24.0 in/yr
Elevation902 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.2%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+13.9%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 49%
Commute16 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations27
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Fargo was founded in 1871.
The median home in Fargo was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Hector International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.