Christine R.
moving
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 are worse places to be.
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Christine R.
My kids love it here. So many parks and activities. The local food is incredible.
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Victoria H.
For families, I'd recommend looking at Pine Grove. Schools are rated well and it's quiet.
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Victoria H.
Coming from Atlanta, the cost of living difference is noticeable. Groceries and gas are cheaper.
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Victoria H.
Good summary. I'd rate it higher personally — maybe 9/10.
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Lori L.
Can confirm the safety issue. But it really depends on the neighborhood. Midtown and Lakewood are perfectly safe.
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Lori L.
Downtown is overrated and overpriced. The suburbs offer way better value.
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Lori L.
Great post! One thing I'd mention is check out the local Facebook groups for neighborhood info. Makes a big difference.
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Christine R.
This is so helpful, thanks for sharing! We're moving to Fargo next month.
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Lori L.
Rent tip: look for places in fall. Prices drop and there's more availability.
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Christine R.
I've lived in Maple Heights for 8 years and it's still one of the best decisions I made.
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Lori L.
The job market has been improving lately. Several manufacturing companies moved in recently.
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