Moorhead, Minnesota

Small Minnesota city with local appeal

Midwest Fargo, ND-MN Metro

WhereAtHome Score

73.5

C

out of 100

Overview

Moorhead is a Minnesota city with a population of approximately 45,202, part of the Fargo, ND-MN metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $291,592. Median household income is $68,680.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 45,202 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $291,592 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $68,680 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 17.7 minutes
  • Part of the Fargo, ND-MN metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

45,202

Source: Census ACS

$291,592

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$68,680

Source: Census ACS

17.7 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

34

Source: Walk Score

101 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Clay County (county-level results)

49%
49%
Democrat 16,121
Republican 15,965
Leans Even

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 70.4/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 64.9/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 79.7/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 35/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 34/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 47.8/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 73.5

Location

Moorhead, MN (46.8677, -96.7572)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.