What are the best places to live in North Dakota?

ZipScore ranks every ZIP code in North Dakota by safety, school quality, affordability, and quality of life. Browse the rankings above to find the top neighborhoods in North Dakota based on real data from the US Census Bureau, FBI, and EPA.

What is the safest city in North Dakota?

The safest cities in North Dakota are shown in our Safest Neighborhoods section above, ranked by violent crime rate per 100,000 residents using FBI crime data. Use the search or filters above to explore North Dakota neighborhoods by safety grade.

What is the cost of living in North Dakota?

Cost of living varies widely across North Dakota. Our rankings show median home values, median rent, and median household income for every ZIP code in North Dakota. Use the affordability filter above or our free Affordability Calculator to find neighborhoods within your budget.

What are the best school districts in North Dakota?

The top-rated school districts in North Dakota are shown in our Best for Families section above, ranked by average school rating and student-teacher ratio. Click any ZIP code for a full school breakdown including individual school ratings.

Is North Dakota a good state to live in?

North Dakota offers diverse neighborhoods ranging from urban centers to quiet suburbs and rural areas. Use ZipScore to explore the data for each ZIP code in North Dakota - including crime rates, school quality, housing affordability, air quality, and climate data - to find the area that best fits your lifestyle.

North Dakota Neighborhoods & ZIP Codes

Explore all 3 ZIP codes in North Dakota - crime, housing, schools, and more.

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ZIP · City	Population	Median Income	Median Home	ZipScore
58104 Fargo	52,840	$133,968	$602,651	75
58102 Fargo	42,810	$61,717	$304,549	64
58103 Fargo	36,280	$63,853	$357,610	60

Top 10 Safest Cities in North Dakota

Ranked by lowest violent crime rate - FBI Uniform Crime Report data

#	ZIP · City	Crime Rate/100k	Safety Grade
1	58104 Fargo	83.0	A
2	58102 Fargo	314.0	B
3	58103 Fargo	363.0	B

Top 10 Most Affordable Cities in North Dakota

Ranked by lowest median home value - US Census Bureau data

#	ZIP · City	Median Home	Avg Rent	ZipScore
1	58102 Fargo	$304,549	$1,250/mo	64
2	58103 Fargo	$357,610	$1,113/mo	60
3	58104 Fargo	$602,651	$1,889/mo	75

Top 10 Best Cities for Families in North Dakota

Ranked by highest school ratings - best school districts for families

#	ZIP · City	School Rating	Safety	ZipScore
1	58102 Fargo	7.5/10	B	64
2	58104 Fargo	7.2/10	A	75
3	58103 Fargo	6.8/10	B	60

North Dakota Neighborhoods & ZIP Codes

Top 10 Safest Cities in North Dakota

Top 10 Most Affordable Cities in North Dakota

Top 10 Best Cities for Families in North Dakota

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