Fargo, ND-MN Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Fargo, North Dakota. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Updated monthly.

Median Home Price

$313,130

+3.6% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

4.2%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

-6.1%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

-6.1% year-over-year

Income Migration

📉 Wealth Drain0.82x

In-migrants avg $54,240 AGI vs out-migrants $66,126

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Opportunity Zone Market

5 ZIP codes in Fargo are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more →

Fargo Market Summary

Fargo, ND-MN shows steady growth at 3.6% year-over-year appreciation, reflecting balanced market conditions with moderate demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 4.15x, below the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+579 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk remains low (38/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 4.23% is moderate, offering acceptable cash flow for leveraged investments.

Affordability

Affordability Score84/100
Price-to-Income Ratio4.2x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$75,523

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case-9.2%
Base Case-6.1%
Bull Case-3.1%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Fargo, ND-MN's primary climate exposure is wind storms (70/100). The composite climate risk score of 38/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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