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Moorhead, MN

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Moorhead.

Population: 46,218 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Moorhead, MN is $289,033 — up 2.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $295,500 after a median 34 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,164/month. 18 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with winter weather, cold wave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$289,033

Typical home value

+2.1%

1-year change

34

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$289,033
1-year appreciation
+2.1%
3-year appreciation
+5.5%
5-year appreciation
+18.2%
10-year appreciation
+38.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2026)
$289,444
House Price Index (state)
442.4 (+2.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$295,500
Median list price
$282,000
Median price per sqft
$155
1-year sale-price change
+7.4%
Median days on market
34 days
Homes sold (recent period)
182
For-sale inventory
214
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
178
1-year forecast
+2.3%
Days to pending
51 days
New listings (monthly)
72

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,164/mo
1-year rent change
+2.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$781/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$903/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,104/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,529/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,845/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
18
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
1
High schools
7
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.5 : 1
School districts serving the area
Moorhead Area Public Schools, REGION 4-LAKES COUNTRY SERVICE COOP
Schools include
West Central Academy-S, Moorhead ALC, MOORHEAD HIGH SCHOOL, West Central Academy-N, PROBSTFIELD CENTER FOR EDUCATION

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
winter weather, cold wave, hail, inland flooding, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
winter weather: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 43% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
31.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
41.3°F
Average high
52.0°F
Average low
31.3°F
Annual precipitation
24.5 in
Annual snowfall
49.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4a (extreme annual low -30 to -25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Blue Sky Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hector International Airport (FAR) (15 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
7
Hospitals include
MAHNOMEN HEALTH CENTER, ESSENTIA HEALTH ADA, ST FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-210 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1982
Housing built before 1970
17.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.6%
Median annual property tax
$3,119
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
88.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
15,231
Average weekly wage
$1,035
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
344

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

MoorheadState medianUS median
Typical home value$289,033$300,176$288,527
Median sale price$295,500$315,500$325,000
Median days on market34 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$1,164/mo$1,670/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,119$2,128$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Moorhead, MN?
$289,033.
What is the median sale price in Moorhead, MN?
$295,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Moorhead, MN?
Median days on market: 34 days.
What is typical rent in Moorhead, MN?
Typical rent: $1,164/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Moorhead, MN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, cold wave, hail, inland flooding, strong wind.
What is the wildfire risk in Moorhead, MN?
Risk to homes is higher than 43% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Moorhead, MN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Moorhead, MN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Moorhead, MN?
18 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 7 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Moorhead, MN?
Regional Price Parity: 88.6 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Moorhead

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