Fargo Metro Area, ND-MN
Living in the Fargo Metro Area
Bikeability30
Walkability38
Commute93
Public Transit23
Affordability69
Public Safety66
Airports6
Hospitals70
Colleges57
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools64
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
240kPopulation+39k (2010–19)
32 y Median Age
39%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
58%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years34%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black5%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate21%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$65kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
78%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector70%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$215kMedian Home Value+$68k (2010–19)
34%Built 2000 or Later
$761Median Monthly Rent+$219 (2010–19)
52%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached47%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later8%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity48%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas5%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas43%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Fargo Metro Area
United States45
North Dakota28
Property Crime in the Fargo Metro Area
United States48
North Dakota42
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump48%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 14 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 27 | 1 | 8 |
| Apr | 44 | 1 | 3 |
| May | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 45 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 29 | 1 | 6 |
| Dec | 14 | 1 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Fargo Metro Area
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding38
Tornado21
Blizzard12
Extreme Cold2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fargo Metro Area, ND-MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fargo Metro Area, ND-MN
Trinity Elementary
6 miles, SE
Holy Spirit Elementary School
8 miles, E
Oak Grove Lutheran Elementary School
9 miles, SE
Nativity Elementary School
9 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Fargo Metro Area, ND-MN
Concordia College at Moorhead
10 miles, E
Minnesota State University Moorhead
10 miles, E
Mayville State University
44 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fargo Metro Area, ND-MN
Sanford Medical Center Fargo
8 miles, E
Essentia Health
8 miles, SE
Prairie St Johns
9 miles, E
Essentia Health Ada
33 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Fargo Metro Area, ND-MN
Hector International Airport
7 miles, E
Grand Forks International Airport
72 miles, N
Jamestown Regional Airport
81 miles, W
Bemidji Regional Airport
104 miles, NE