Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
23%
Fergus Falls
Fergus Falls, MN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$746
Population
12,457
Renter Mix
38% Rent
A picturesque community on the banks of the Otter Tail River
Small Town
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Rural
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Interstate
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Golf
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Arts
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Fergus Falls is a small city in west central Minnesota, positioned about sixty miles down Interstate 94 from Fargo. Fairly secluded among the plains and farmlands of the region, Fergus Falls hosts a thriving arts community, with numerous community organizations aimed at connecting and supporting local artists as well as popular venues like Kaddatz Galleries and the Orpheum Theater downtown. Bisected by the Otter Tail River, the city features numerous lakes and parks that offer great opportunities for outdoor recreation without going far from home.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$46,522
Average: $65,675
Education
2,835
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,082
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Fergus Falls has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
38%
Non-Renters
62%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Fergus Falls, MN is $647 for a studio, $746 for one bedroom, $947 for two bedrooms, and $1,265 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fergus Falls has increased by 2.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$746/month
515 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Fergus Falls, MN is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
769 Students
Public
Grades K-5
369 Students
Public
Grades K-5
281 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
242 Students
Fergus Falls Early Childhood Sp Ed
Public
Grades PK-4
70 Students
Public
Grades K-8
769 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
101 Students
Fergus Falls Elementary Sp Ed 5-8
Public
Grades K-8
7 Students
Fergus Falls Area Sp. Ed. Coop.
Public
Grades PK-12
Public
Grades 9-12
685 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
242 Students
Fergus Falls Area Sp. Ed. Coop.
Public
Grades PK-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Prairie Wetlands Learning Center
- Fergus Falls Wetland Management District
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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 February 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.