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Moorhead, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Clay County County
Moorhead, MN
At a Glance
How Moorhead Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Moorhead's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Moorhead a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Moorhead residents earn a median household income of $69,371 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,532. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% 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 Moorhead is $246,300 , 13% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $280,207. Median rent is $1,017/month, with 32.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Moorhead reports 193 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,568/100K.
Education
42.3% of adults in Moorhead hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% above the national average). 94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Moorhead has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.