Fargo, ND
Population 129,064 · Fargo, ND-MN MSA. Moving to or from Fargo? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
129,064
Cost of living (RPP)
90.871
Annual avg temp
41°F
Typical home
$314,973
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $66,029 |
| Median age | 32.2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $269,800 |
| Median gross rent | $916/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.2 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 90.871 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 77.324, goods 95.654, services 81.142. Source: BEA, Fargo, ND-MN (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
41°F
January low
-2°F
July high
82°F
Annual snow
—
Annual precipitation 24.4". Station: FARGO 3S, ND US (2.9 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$314,973
ZHVI YoY
+4.2%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,084/mo
ZORI YoY
+4.5%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Fargo, ND-MN
Total employment (MSA)
145,680
Median wage (annual)
$48,110
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 17,060 | $45,140 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 14,080 | $44,240 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 12,700 | $37,800 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 12,330 | $30,550 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 10,860 | $73,380 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
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