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Fargo

#16 in Best Places to Live in North Dakota
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      A
    Fargo is a city in North Dakota with a population of 124,979. Fargo is in Cass County and is one of the best places to live in North Dakota. Living in Fargo offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Fargo there are a lot of bars, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Fargo and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Fargo are above average.
    About Fargo...
    Population
    124,979
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $232,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $841
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      55%
    • Own
      45%
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    Top Public Schools Serving Fargo

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      337
      282.7
    • Murder
      4.7
      6.1
    • Rape
      94.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      80.9
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      1,067.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,823.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      366.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      17%
    • 25-34 years
      18%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      9%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      14%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      28%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      34%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      19%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      11%
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    Working in Fargo

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $60,243
    National
    $69,021
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