Moorhead, Minnesota · ZIP 56560

Moorhead — ZIP 56560

Moorhead (56560) scores 54/100 — Fair for Minnesota. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $290K.

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share18%

Property crime share82%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index64/100

Avg math proficiency45%

Avg reading proficiency44%

Schools nearby9

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index51/100

Typical home value$290K

Median rent$1,258/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$290K

Median Rent

$1,258/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,121

Violent Crime

164

Property Crime

957

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Clay County, Minnesota (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
S.G. Reinertsen Elementary	KG–04	719	58%	43%
Dorothy Dodds Elementary School	KG–04	625	55%	43%
ELLEN HOPKINS ELEMENTARY	KG–04	616	54%	40%
MOORHEAD HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	2,122	45%	55%
Robert Asp Elementary	KG–04	580	39%	35%
HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL	05–08	2,158	37%	45%
Moorhead Online Elementary Academy	KG–06	No current enrollment	30%	50%
Probstfield Elementary	KG–04	290	Not reported	Not reported
Moorhead Online Secondary Academy	07–12	No current enrollment	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

“No current enrollment” means NCES reports zero students in its latest release. Historical proficiency can still appear for the earlier assessment year; verify the school's current operating status with its district.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

44,156

Median Income

$75K

Homeownership

59%

Median Age

32.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 56560 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 56560 has a school score of 64/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 56560 is approximately $290K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 56560 in Moorhead has an overall NeighborScore of 54/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.