Fargo, ND

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
129,064 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
47.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
43.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$66,029 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
25.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$269,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$642 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$841 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
41.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cass County
4
Fargo Metro Area
3
North Dakota
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cass County
5
Fargo Metro Area
5
North Dakota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 8
Feb 1 7 14
Mar 1 8 27
Apr 1 3 43
May 3 0 56
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 3 0 70
Aug 3 0 68
Sep 3 0 58
Oct 2 1 45
Nov 1 6 28
Dec 1 10 13

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right.

Liberal (44%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 47%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 11%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, ND State Senate District 21, ND State House District 21, ND
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Schools

South High School
1 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Jefferson Elementary School
1 miles, E • 1.4 star
Carl Ben Eielson Middle School
1 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Lewis and Clark Elementary School
1 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Rasmussen College-North Dakota
2 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Essentia Health
2 miles, S • 4.1 star
Sanford Medical Center Fargo
2 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Airports

Hector International Airport
4 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Jamestown Regional Airport
87 miles, NW • 1 star
Bemidji Regional Airport
100 miles, E • 1 star
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