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Fargo, ND

Aggregated across 4 ZIP codes in Fargo.

Population: 133,701 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Fargo, ND is $320,371 — up 3.5% over the past year. Typical rent runs $1,061/month. 29 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$320,371

Median home value

+3.5%

1-year change

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$320,371
1-year appreciation
+3.5%
3-year appreciation
+7.9%
5-year appreciation
+19.6%
10-year appreciation
+35.6%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$320,884
House Price Index (state)
453.0 (+6.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
450
1-year forecast
+1.1%
Days to pending
40 days
New listings (monthly)
162

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,061/mo
1-year rent change
+3.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$760/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$908/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,100/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,530/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,845/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
11.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
29
Elementary schools
20
Middle schools
3
High schools
5
School districts serving the area
FARGO 1, WEST FARGO 6
Schools include
BEN FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL, HORACE MANN ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MADISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MCKINLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather, hail, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Very High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 31% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
19.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
42.0°F
Average high
52.0°F
Average low
31.0°F
Annual precipitation
22.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4a (extreme annual low -30 to -25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
47
Days with Good air quality
207
Days with Moderate air quality
144
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
171

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
148
Nearest airport
Jacob Gust Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hector International Airport (FAR) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
FARGO VA MEDICAL CENTER, PRAIRIE ST JOHN'S, ESSENTIA HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.7 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
33
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+476 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Housing built before 1970
33.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
32.1%
Median annual property tax
$3,551
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
76.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
112,358
Average weekly wage
$1,243
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
720

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

FargoState medianUS median
Median home value$320,371$247,781$289,727
Typical rent$1,061/mo$1,244/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,551$1,250$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Fargo, ND?
$320,371.
What is typical rent in Fargo, ND?
Typical rent: $1,061/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Fargo, ND?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather, hail, coldWave.
What is the wildfire risk in Fargo, ND?
Risk to homes is higher than 31% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Fargo, ND?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fargo, ND?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Fargo, ND?
29 schools (20 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Fargo, ND?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Fargo, ND?
Regional Price Parity: 90.9 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Fargo

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