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Fargo, ND

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North Dakota city proudly located North of Normal

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The largest city in North Dakota, Fargo rests on the North Dakota-Minnesota border and the western banks of the Red River. However, Fargo residents affectionately refer to their location as “North of Normal.”

You might find that Fargo is a bit different when you stop by the Fargo-Moorhead Visitor Center and see the woodchipper from the movie Fargo. Maybe it’ll be when you start spotting members of the colorful herd of bison painted by various artists scattered all around town, and rightfully decide to go on a scavenger hunt to find them all. Perhaps you’ll find it unique that Wurst Bier Hall serves a rattlesnake rabbit bratwurst and indulge your curiosity. You’ll notice that North of Normal is a pretty interesting place to be.

There’s no shortage of things to do in Fargo. Plains Art Museum and Rourke Art Gallery and Museum offer residents and visitors endless opportunities to admire art with all kinds of rotating exhibits. The Historic Fargo Theatre serves as an arthouse theatre and performance venue. Many local parks provide space for outdoor recreation in warmer months while the annual Frostival celebrates outdoor activity during the winter.

Getting around from Fargo is easy with access to Interstates 29 and 94 as well as Hector International Airport.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Fargo, ND is $764 for a studio, $894 for one bedroom, $1,058 for two bedrooms, and $1,438 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fargo has increased by 1.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$894/month
695 Sq Ft
House
$2,121/month
1,736 Sq Ft
Condo
$742/month
200 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,932/month
936 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Fargo, ND is 1.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Fargo is 15.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $764 - $1,438. You can expect to pay 2.6% less for groceries, 10.8% less for utilities, and 0.3% less for transportation.

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Transportation

46

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

21

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

47

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Osgood Kindergarten Center

Public

Grades K-5

564 Students

7
out of 10

Willow Park Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

493 Students

7
out of 10

Clara Barton Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

346 Students

7
out of 10

Deer Creek Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

502 Students

6
out of 10

Kennedy Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

452 Students

6
out of 10

Discovery Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

975 Students

6
out of 10

Carl Ben Eielson Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

615 Students

6
out of 10

Ben Franklin Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

883 Students

5
out of 10
Rating Unavailable
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Fargo Davies High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,363 Students

5
out of 10

Fargo Davies High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,204 Students

5
out of 10

North High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,083 Students

5
out of 10

South High School

Public

Grades 9-12

961 Students

4
out of 10
Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Red River Zoo
  • Island Park
  • Old Town Hot Springs
  • MSUM Planetarium
  • The Children's Museum at Yunker Farm

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Hector International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.