Median Age
34 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 19% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
14%
Fargo, ND
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$950
Population
133,900
Renter Mix
59% Rent
North Dakota city proudly located North of Normal
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Located along the Red River of the North, Fargo combines small-city accessibility with metropolitan amenities. The city's rental market remains affordable, with average one-bedroom apartments renting for $894, showing a 1.4% increase over the past year. Downtown Fargo features restored historic buildings alongside modern apartments. The city's park system includes Island Park, which offers walking trails and recreational facilities. Local landmarks like the historic Fargo Theatre and Plains Art Museum add to the downtown scene. The Roosevelt neighborhood, near North Dakota State University, is particularly popular with students.
As North Dakota's largest city, Fargo offers diverse rental options, from downtown apartments to residential communities in the expanding south and southwest areas. The average two-bedroom apartment rents for $1,058, while three-bedroom units typically rent for $1,440 monthly. The local economy is supported by healthcare, technology, and education sectors, with major employers including Sanford Health and Microsoft's second-largest campus in North America. The city's railroad heritage is celebrated through community events like the annual Downtown Fargo Street Fair, which transforms the streets into an outdoor marketplace.
Explore the City
People love skating on the outdoor ice rinks in Fargo.
Bring friends and family to the awesome Downtown Fargo Street Fair
The Folkways Night Bazaar Circus is a free event in Downtown Fargo.
Homes from four squares to Tudors showcase many styles in the Roosevelt neighborhood.
A row of beautifully restored historic homes in the Hawthorne neighborhood.
The Red River that runs through the park is a popular spot for fishing, kayaking and picnics.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$59,371
Average: $80,713
Education
45,763
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
79,031
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Fargo has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
59%
Non-Renters
41%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
28%
Other Education
72%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Fargo, ND is $810 for a studio, $949 for one bedroom, $1,123 for two bedrooms, and $1,491 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fargo has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$949/month
703 Sq Ft
House
$2,014/month
1,585 Sq Ft
Condo
$669/month
230 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,939/month
1,326 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Fargo, ND is 3.6% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Fargo is 16.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $810 - $1,491. You can expect to pay 2.0% less for groceries, 16.9% less for utilities, and 1.1% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Fargo, ND is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
392 Students
Public
Grades K-5
368 Students
Independence Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
537 Students
Public
Grades K-5
537 Students
Public
Grades K-5
502 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
975 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
883 Students
Carl Ben Eielson Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
615 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Evaluation and Training Center
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 9-12
1,083 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,261 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
961 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
109 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
42 Students
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Red River Zoo
- Island Park
- Old Town Hot Springs
- MSUM Planetarium
- The Children's Museum at Yunker Farm
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Hector International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.