Fargo, North Dakota
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City Overview
As of 2009, Fargo's population is 92,660 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -0.60 percent.
The median home cost in Fargo is $136,950. Home appreciation the last year has been -3.20 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Fargo's cost of living is 19.88% Lower than the U.S. average.
Fargo public schools spend $5,120 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 17 students per teacher in Fargo.
The unemployment rate in Fargo is 4.50 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Fargo jobs have Decreased by 1.80 percent.
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People
The 2009 Fargo, ND, population is 92,660. There are 2,373 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Fargo, ND
The median age is 31.9. The US median is 37.6. 49.10% of people in Fargo, ND, are married. 8.87% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.16 people. 19.67% of people are married, with children. 6.64% have children, but are single.
Race in Fargo, ND
92.30% of people are white, 1.64% are black, 2.23% are asian, 1.08% are native american, and 2.39% claim 'Other'.
1.52% of the people in Fargo, ND, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 98.48% are non-hispanic).
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"culture": in addition to all the economic reasons that make Fargo a phenomenal place to live, there's been a recent revitalization of the downtown area which has included the... (read more)re: cold and windy - 2/15/2007: Don't forget - warm and windy in the... (read more)Great place to live, except in the winter: I really enjoy Fargo...most of the time. It's got a great balance of all four seasons; hot in the summer, cold in the winter. If you're into all types of activities,... (read more)Have an opinion about Fargo? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Fargo Click Here
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Health
There are 375 physicians per 100,000 population in Fargo, ND. The US average is 170.
Fargo, ND Health Index
Air quality in Fargo, ND is 36 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Fargo, ND is 47 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 99 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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re: Great place to live if you enjoy daily season: Hey, wait a minute - "a happy harry's liquor store on every corner." - I don't think so. There's only two in town. Why the need to exaggerate? I have MetLife ins. and... (read more)re: Great place to live if you enjoy daily season: Hey, wait a minute - "a happy harry's liquor store on every corner." - I don't think so. There's only two in town. Why the need to exaggerate? I have MetLife ins. and... (read more)New Fargoan: Have only lived here little over a year and really enjoy it. Nicest people I've met anywhere. It's a diverse community with many opportunities to serve others in... (read more)Have an opinion about Fargo? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Fargo Click Here
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Economy
| Unemployment Rate | 4.50% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -1.80% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 31.90% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 6.50% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 3.92% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $24,517 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $40,141 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 15.21% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 14.62% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 14.11% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 18.08% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 18.16% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 8.75% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 7.24% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 2.48% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.89% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.45% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 13.27% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 21.30% | 20.24% |
| Service | 14.95% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 31.42% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.41% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 7.37% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 11.27% | 14.44% |
The unemployment rate in Fargo, ND, is 4.50%, with job growth of -1.80%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 31.90%.
Fargo, ND Taxes
Fargo, ND,sales tax rate is 6.50%. Income tax is 3.92%.
Fargo, ND Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $24,517, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $40,141.
Fargo Economy SperlingViews
Fargo isn't so bad: I've lived in and around Fargo for about 15 years now. It is cheap and the economy is good right now even in the midst of the crisis. If you can get over the fact that... (read more)re: Economy - 3/11/2008: OK... what about when one comes from Miami, FL and wishes to reside there from May - November? What does one do? Is there anything to do? I don't work for less than... (read more)Economy: Fargo is a college town so the base wages are lower. Seven dollars to nine dollars per hour is an average starting wage. Jobs are plentiful. Fargo is becoming a "high... (read more)Have an opinion about Fargo? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Fargo Click Here
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Housing
| Median Home Age | 27 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $136,950 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -3.20% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 44.74% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 4.72% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 50.34% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $15.83 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 3.85% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 1.83% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 5.23% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 9.06% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 14.82% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 35.08% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 16.39% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 9.70% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 2.52% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 1.06% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0.36% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.04% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 10.15% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 10.30% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 11.10% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 15.38% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 19.57% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 8.66% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 9.21% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 4.12% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 11.51% | 13.55% |
The median home value in Fargo, ND, is $136,950. Home appreciation is -3.20% over the last year. The median age of Fargo, ND, real estate is 27 years.
Fargo, ND Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 50.34% of the Fargo, ND, population. 4.72% of houses and apartments in Fargo, ND, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Fargo Housing SperlingViews
Cost of Living in Fargo: The cost of living in Fargo is decent compared to other cities of similar... (read more)Fargo is a great place to live!: Fargo is a great city to live in. Not only is the cost of living super cheap, it's an all-around great community! Don't let the stigma of North Dakota fool you...it's... (read more)Fargo is a great place to live!: Fargo is a great community all around. Not only is the cost of living super cheap, but there are plenty of things to do here. Don't let the stigma of North Dakota get... (read more)Have an opinion about Fargo? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Fargo Click Here
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Crime
Fargo, ND, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 3. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Fargo, ND, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 4. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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"culture": in addition to all the economic reasons that make Fargo a phenomenal place to live, there's been a recent revitalization of the downtown area which has included the... (read more)re: cold and windy - 2/15/2007: Don't forget - warm and windy in the... (read more)Great place to live, except in the winter: I really enjoy Fargo...most of the time. It's got a great balance of all four seasons; hot in the summer, cold in the winter. If you're into all types of activities,... (read more)Have an opinion about Fargo? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Fargo Click Here
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Climate
Fargo, ND, gets 21 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 38 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 102.
On average, there are 200 sunny days per year in Fargo, ND. The July high is around 82 degrees. The January low is -3. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 53 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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re: cold and windy - 2/15/2007: Don't forget - warm and windy in the... (read more)Great place to live, except in the winter: I really enjoy Fargo...most of the time. It's got a great balance of all four seasons; hot in the summer, cold in the winter. If you're into all types of activities,... (read more)cold and windy: cold and windy, cold and windy, cold and... (read more)Have an opinion about Fargo? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Fargo Click Here
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Education
Fargo, ND, schools spend $5,120 per student. There are 17 pupils per teacher, 237 students per librarian, and 432 children per counselor in Fargo, ND schools.
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re: Great place to live if you enjoy daily season: Hey, wait a minute - "a happy harry's liquor store on every corner." - I don't think so. There's only two in town. Why the need to exaggerate? I have MetLife ins. and... (read more)re: Great place to live if you enjoy daily season: Hey, wait a minute - "a happy harry's liquor store on every corner." - I don't think so. There's only two in town. Why the need to exaggerate? I have MetLife ins. and... (read more)New Fargoan: Have only lived here little over a year and really enjoy it. Nicest people I've met anywhere. It's a diverse community with many opportunities to serve others in... (read more)Have an opinion about Fargo? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Fargo Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Fargo, ND, takes 17 minutes. 84% of commuters drive their own car alone. 8% carpool with others. 0% take mass transit and 3% work from home.
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re: cold and windy - 2/15/2007: Don't forget - warm and windy in the... (read more)Great place to live, except in the winter: I really enjoy Fargo...most of the time. It's got a great balance of all four seasons; hot in the summer, cold in the winter. If you're into all types of activities,... (read more)Fargo isn't so bad: I've lived in and around Fargo for about 15 years now. It is cheap and the economy is good right now even in the midst of the crisis. If you can get over the fact that... (read more)Have an opinion about Fargo? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Fargo Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Fargo, ND is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Fargo, ND is more expensive.
Overall, Fargo, ND cost of living is 80.12.
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Cost of Living in Fargo: The cost of living in Fargo is decent compared to other cities of similar... (read more)Fargo is a great place to live!: Fargo is a great city to live in. Not only is the cost of living super cheap, it's an all-around great community! Don't let the stigma of North Dakota fool you...it's... (read more)Fargo is a great place to live!: Fargo is a great community all around. Not only is the cost of living super cheap, but there are plenty of things to do here. Don't let the stigma of North Dakota get... (read more)Have an opinion about Fargo? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Fargo Click Here
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Religion
| Percent Religious | 56.76% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 14.48% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 37.98% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.33% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 0.96% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.50% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 1.69% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 30.35% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 2.44% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 2.03% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 3.02% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.45% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.04% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.47% | 0.54% |
56.76% of the people in Fargo, ND are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 14.48% are Catholic; 37.98% are Protestant; 0.33% are LDS; 3.02% are another Christian faith; 0.45% in Fargo, ND are Jewish; 0.04% are an eastern faith; 0.47% affilitates with Islam.
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re: Great place to live if you enjoy daily season: Hey, wait a minute - "a happy harry's liquor store on every corner." - I don't think so. There's only two in town. Why the need to exaggerate? I have MetLife ins. and... (read more)re: Great place to live if you enjoy daily season: Hey, wait a minute - "a happy harry's liquor store on every corner." - I don't think so. There's only two in town. Why the need to exaggerate? I have MetLife ins. and... (read more)New Fargoan: Have only lived here little over a year and really enjoy it. Nicest people I've met anywhere. It's a diverse community with many opportunities to serve others in... (read more)Have an opinion about Fargo? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Fargo Click Here
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38.99% of the people in Fargo, ND are registered as Democrats. 59.39% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.62%.
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"culture": in addition to all the economic reasons that make Fargo a phenomenal place to live, there's been a recent revitalization of the downtown area which has included the... (read more)re: cold and windy - 2/15/2007: Don't forget - warm and windy in the... (read more)Great place to live, except in the winter: I really enjoy Fargo...most of the time. It's got a great balance of all four seasons; hot in the summer, cold in the winter. If you're into all types of activities,... (read more)Have an opinion about Fargo? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Fargo Click Here
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