Fargo ND
North Dakota · Pop. 131,627
Fargo, ND: median household income of $66,998, median rent of $946/mo, 3.8% unemployment. Our verdict: Solid Choice.
Score Breakdown
Key Metrics
Median Income
$66,998
per year
Median Rent
$946
per month
Median Home
$282k
home value
Unemployment
3.8%
of labor force
Poverty Rate
12.9%
below poverty line
Avg. Commute
15 min
one way
City Reality Check balanced
"Fargo, ND Reality Check"
In Fargo, the rent-to-income burden runs around 17% — refreshingly manageable by national standards. Median income sits at $66,998 and median rent is $946/month. 39% of renters spend 30%+ of income on housing — above the national average. Median home value: $281,900 — that's 4.2× the median income. Employment picture: 3.79% unemployment — a healthy job market. Poverty rate: 12.9%. Average commute: 15 minutes — mercifully short. Fargo was founded in 1871 — that's 155 years of history baked into the streets. The city covers 48.8 sq miles at 2,696 people/sq mile — spread out. Elevation: 899 ft — modest elevation. RoastMyCity overall score: 73/100 — Solid Choice.