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Fergus Falls, MN Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Adrian L.

Working remotely from Fergus Falls

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What do you all think?

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Asher

Relocating to Fergus Falls, MN -pros and cons?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a teacher here and Crime rate is something to consider -Fergus Falls sits at 338.1 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is about average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Sophia White

Fergus Falls in the winter -how bad?

First post here. I've been here for 15 years and The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is about average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Does this match your experience? Thanks! Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The city has invested a lot in new developmen...

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Adrian L.

Planning a move to Fergus Falls -neighborhoods?

Alright, It's a a small town city with about 14,138 people. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is about average. You can expect to pay around $839 for rent here. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Anyone in a similar situation? Any help is ap...

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Elijah Ward

Fergus Falls job market vs Tucson

Hey everyone, My family moved here when I was a kid. Average temperature is around 42--F, so bundle up in winter. Household incomes average around $50,865 in Fergus Falls. Crime rate is something to consider -Fergus Falls sits at 338.1 per 100K. The weather takes some getting used to. Worth the trad...

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Roman Howard

Considering Fergus Falls vs Nashville -help me decide

Hey, Poverty rate is 5.1%, which is pretty low. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. ...

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Roman Howard

Starting a business in Fergus Falls?

Anyone else feel this way? The median home value here is around $173,300, which is actually reasonable. Rent is about $839/month for a decent place. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Thoughts? It's not perfect, but the commu...

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