Best Places to Live in Fairfax township, Minnesota

Living in Fairfax Township, MN is an experience like no other. With a population of just over 1,500 people it has a small-town atmosphere that is both quaint and welcoming. The streets are lined with beautiful old homes and trees, giving the town a historic charm. There is plenty of outdoor recreation available at the nearby parks and lakes, including fishing, swimming, kayaking, and more. The community itself consists of friendly people who are quick to lend a helping hand or offer a hug when needed. Everyone looks out for one another as if they were family. Overall, living in Fairfax Township is an idyllic and peaceful experience that can't be found anywhere else. Small town/College town - Extreme eastern North Dakota along Red River, 60 miles south of Canadian border.

State: Minnesota
County: Polk County
Metro Area: Grand Forks Metro Area
City: Fairfax township

Zip Codes: No Zip Codes Here.
Cost of Living: -23.1% lower
Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Elevation: 840 ft above sea level

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Fairfax Township, Mn Housing Market

Least Expensive Homes	Homes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Most Expensive Homes	Homes less than 10 yrs old
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Pros
Small-town atmosphere
Cool summers
Cost of living

Cons
Cold winters
Isolation
Future job growth

What Bert Has To Say About Grand Forks Metro Area

Grand Forks is located along the U.S. 2 east-west highway corridor at the Minnesota border. It is the home of the University of North Dakota, the state’s oldest and largest institute of higher learning. The downtown area is typically Midwestern with small shops and an assortment of mostly brick commercial buildings. Primary industries are related to the university or agriculture—the Red River Valley location contains some of the most fertile land in the world—and the Grand Forks Air Force Base adds to the economy.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Fairfax township is 4.9% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Fairfax township jobs have increased by 0.6%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Fairfax township's cost of living is 23.1% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Fairfax township's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Fairfax township, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Polk county remained overwhelmingly Republican, 63.3% to 34.9%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Fairfax township's population is 168 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 20.0%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 18.7 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Fairfax township is Real Estate: $292,700. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 9.5%.

SCHOOLS

Fairfax township public schools spend $11,022 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 14.1 students per teacher in Fairfax township. More Education

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Housing Market in Fairfax township

It's a good time to buy in Fairfax township. Home Appreciation is up 9.5% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Fairfax township is $292,700.

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