Fargo, ND vs Prosper, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Fargo
77.9
#209 nationally
Prosper
67.6
#1405 nationally
Prosper leads in median household income ($178,224 vs $62,891). Fargo leads in average commute (16.8 min vs 32.1 min). Fargo leads in cost of living index (94 vs 141).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fargo, ND | Prosper, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.9 (#209) | 67.6 (#1405) |
| Population | 129,798 | 41,660 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $326,637 | $770,217 |
| Median Household Income | $62,891 | $178,224 |
| Average Commute | 16.8 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Low | 1.5 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.4 | R+11.2 |
Data coverage note: Prosper is missing data for 1 metric that Fargo has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C+
77.9 Score
Fargo, ND
Northern Plains energy
Median Home
$326,637
Population
129,798
Crime
Low
Schools
B
Midwest
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D+
67.6 Score
Prosper, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$770,217
Population
41,660
Crime
Low
Median Income
$178,224
Southwest
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