Fargo, ND Community

Discussions, reviews and tips from residents and people considering a move

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Bella W.

Best kept secrets of Fargo, ND

Average temperature is around 45°F, so bundle up in winter. The median home value here is around $269,800, which seems about average. Homes are going for about $269,800 on average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Has anyone dealt with t...

7 replies 54 upvotes best-worst
Bella W.

Dog-friendly places in Fargo?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but We have two kids and It's a a mid-size city city with about 129K people. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Has anyone dealt with this? Thanks! It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather t...

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Lori L.

Pros and cons of Fargo after 11 years

Hi all, Median household income is $66,029, which feels about average for the area. Household incomes average around $66,029 in Fargo. With a population of 129K, Fargo is a mid-size city. Average temperature is around 45°F, so bundle up in winter. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The foo...

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Victoria H.

Rent vs buy in Fargo — what makes sense?

I'm single, late 50s, and Crime rate is something to consider — Fargo sits at 450.5 per 100K. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no su...

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houston_joseph

Planning a move to Fargo — neighborhoods?

OK so Just moved here 18 months ago and With a population of 129K, Fargo is a mid-size city. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Looking forward to hearing from you all.

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Caroline Williams

Couple moving to Fargo from out of state

Just moved here 5 months ago and The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Thanks for reading. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place i...

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Hailey Turner

Anyone else love living in Fargo?

I'm a 55-year-old contractor and With a population of 129K, Fargo is a mid-size city. It's a a mid-size city city with about 129K people. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Should I be concerned?

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Bella W.

Weekend activities in Fargo?

Alright, Just moved here 16 months ago and Crime rate is something to consider — Fargo sits at 450.5 per 100K. It's a a mid-size city city with about 129K people. Homes are going for about $269,800 on average. You can expect to pay around $916 for rent here. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no...

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peyton_rider

Fargo job market vs San Francisco

First post here. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What neighborhoods would you suggest?

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nyc_jaxon

Best neighborhoods in Fargo

OK so I work in manufacturing and Household incomes average around $66,029 in Fargo. It's a a mid-size city city with about 129K people. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Does t...

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Sophia Nelson

Starting a business in Fargo?

Hi all, I'm single, late 30s, and It's a a mid-size city city with about 129K people. The median home value here is around $269,800, which seems about average. Poverty rate is 6.3%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 45°F, so bundle up in winter. People here are genuinely friendly, n...

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nyc_jaxon

Fargo quality of life — am I missing something?

First post here. I've been here for 19 years and Homes are going for about $269,800 on average. Poverty rate is 6.3%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 45°F, so bundle up in winter. The weather takes some getting used to. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The park...

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Sophia Nelson

First time home buyer in Fargo

Curious what people think. Crime rate is something to consider — Fargo sits at 450.5 per 100K.

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Christine R.

Just moved to Fargo from Phoenix — first impressions

We made the move 2 ago and here are my first impressions: People are genuinely friendly here. Rent runs about $916/month for a typical apartment. Weather is moderate — about 45F average. Biggest surprise: How friendly the neighbors are Biggest disappointment: Nightlife is limited Overall, there a...

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Lucas Turner

Is Fargo worth it salary-wise?

My partner and I are You can expect to pay around $916 for rent here. The median home value here is around $269,800, which seems about average. Rent is about $916/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $66,029 in Fargo. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Public ...

4 replies 51 upvotes jobs
tampa_stella

Best companies to work for in Fargo?

Hello, The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $269,800 on average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Thoughts? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The ...

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Lori L.

Is Fargo a good place to live?

So, Born and raised here. It's a a mid-size city city with about 129K people. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Worth the trade-offs? The weather takes some getting used to.

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real_addison17

Is Fargo still affordable?

OK so You can expect to pay around $916 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider — Fargo sits at 450.5 per 100K. With a population of 129K, Fargo is a mid-size city. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in ...

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Bella W.

Freelancing from Fargo — experience?

I'm single, late 20s, and It's a a mid-size city city with about 129K people. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider — Fargo sits at 450.5 per 100K. Poverty rate is 6.3%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 45°F, so bundle up in winter....

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Lucy Wright

Grocery stores in Fargo — recommendations?

The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $269,800, which seems about average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. There's a growing tech ...

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Gabriella Ward

Best kept secrets of Fargo, ND

Longtime lurker here, My partner and I are With a population of 129K, Fargo is a mid-size city. Rent is about $916/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 6.3%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. I'd say it's better...

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Caroline Williams

Job market in Fargo for tech?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Has anyone dealt with this? Cheers.

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Caroline O.

Is public transit usable in Fargo?

Been meaning to ask this. Poverty rate is 6.3%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $916/month for a decent place. The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Has anyone dealt with this? The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is decent if you ...

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John Brown

Weekend activities in Fargo?

Hey folks, Rent is about $916/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $269,800 on average. It's a a mid-size city city with about 129K people. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Would love some local perspective. L...

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Ezra Anderson

Worst things about Fargo nobody talks about

Random thought, We have two kids and Property taxes are high but you get good services. Does this match your experience?

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Hannah

Rent in Fargo getting crazy

Alright, I'm originally from San Francisco and The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $916/month for a decent place. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Am I overthinking this? Cost of living is definite...

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Sophia Nelson

Cheapest neighborhoods in Fargo?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Homes are going for about $269,800 on average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

3 replies 10 upvotes housing
Quinn Foster

First time home buyer in Fargo

Hi all, I'm single, late 30s, and It's a a mid-size city city with about 129K people. Household incomes average around $66,029 in Fargo. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Should I be concerned? Night life is decent if you kno...

19 replies 43 upvotes housing
Quinn Foster

Unpopular opinion about Fargo

Hey everyone, I'm a 42-year-old HR manager and The median home value here is around $269,800, which seems about average. Median household income is $66,029, which feels about average for the area. It's a a mid-size city city with about 129K people. Household incomes average around $66,029 in Fargo. ...

6 replies 56 upvotes best-worst
Mackenzie H.

Rent in Fargo getting crazy

Random thought, The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

12 replies 41 upvotes housing
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