Buffalo (zip 58011), ND


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Buffalo (zip 58011), ND

About Buffalo (zip 58011), ND

Living in 58011 Buffalo, ND is a pleasant experience for many people. The town offers stunning panoramic views of the rolling hills and vast plains that make up the North Dakota landscape. The charming small-town atmosphere of Buffalo makes it a great place to settle down and raise a family. The community is friendly and welcoming with plenty of outdoor activities for all ages to enjoy. Buffalo also has a wide selection of restaurants, shops, and other local businesses to explore. With its close proximity to larger cities such as Fargo and Bismarck, there are plenty of options for commuting or simply taking day trips without having to leave town. All in all, living in Buffalo is an enjoyable experience that offers something for everyone! Small city - Extreme eastern North Dakota at the Minnesota border.

Location Details

State: North Dakota
County: Cass County
Metro Area: Fargo Metro Area
City: Buffalo
Zip Codes: Buffalo (zip 58011)
Cost of Living:
Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Elevation: 899 ft above sea level
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Fargo, the largest city in North Dakota, lies alongside the Red River in the southeast part of the state near the Minnesota border. Located along east-west I-94, it is an agricultural, commercial, and transportation center with the strongest economy in the state. Fargo is home to North Dakota State University, while Moorhead, Minnesota, across the river, has Moorhead State and Concordia College. The well-preserved downtown district is classic mid-America with a mix of modern buildings and clean older brick structures. Waterfront areas along the Red River contain well-kept parks. The area is known for being friendly and having a strong community feel, and has a strong Scandinavian influence.

The economy is healthy and diversified, with an assortment of farm equipment manufacturers, food processors, and similar, some of which are in more innovative segments of their industries. Fargo currently has the lowest unemployment rate in the country, at 2.5%. The area’s central location relative to world markets, low costs and free trade zone facilities have caused it to grow into a leading air cargo hub.

Cost of living is attractive and housing values are excellent. In part because of the university, there is plenty to do, and summers are nice. Winters are a challenge, but most find things to do, for instance, in local high school swimming pools which are open to the public. This clean small city brings a well-balanced lifestyle with only winter climate as a significant negative, hence the high ranking.

The Red River flows northward between the two cities (one of few northbound rivers), and is a part of the Hudson Bay drainage area. The surrounding terrain is flat and open prairie. The climate is Great Plains continental with significant temperature change from summer to winter. Summers are generally comfortable with few hot, humid days, and cool, comfortable nights. Winters are cold and dry with daytime temperatures rising above freezing only 6 days per month on average with lows dipping below 0 degrees half the time.

Three-quarters of precipitation occurs from April to September, often as thunderstorms, some heavy. Heavy winter snowfall is the exception rather than the rule. But low terrain and high winds lead to the legendary Dakota blizzards and even light snow can drift; however, clear, cold days are the norm. Northerly winds blowing up the valley cause low clouds and fog, and melting snow has recently brought spring floods. First freeze is late September, last is mid-May.

Buffalo Cost of Living
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College-town element, cool summers, and educated population make Buffalo a great place to live.

$246,400
-37.2% lower than avg
$81,563
+15.4% higher than avg
$730 /mo
Monthly rent (2br)
-57.3% lower than avg
Buffalo Crime
14.6 / 100
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4
Minimum annual income
To live comfortably in Buffalo, North Dakota
$47,160
for a family
$27,600
for a single person
Pros & Cons of Buffalo
   College-town element
Cold winters
   Cool summers
Isolation
   Educated population
Low ethnic diversity
Cost of Living