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Fargo, North Dakota is considered one of the best places to live according to BestPlaces.net. It is ranked as having a low cost of living and great amenities such as local schools and recreational activities. The city has been consistently rated in the top 10 for best places to live and features an abundance of cultural attractions, outdoor activities, and modern amenities that make it a desirable place to call home. In addition, Fargo boasts a low crime rate providing its residents with peace-of-mind. Overall, Fargo offers an ideal combination of affordability, safety, entertainment options, and quality educational opportunities making it one of the top ranked cities in the nation.

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Fargo Ranked
#3 Most Secure Places to Live 2011 (Mid-Size Cities)
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Fargo Ranked
#5 Most Secure Places to Live in the U.S. (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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Fargo Ranked
#33 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
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Fargo Ranked
#87 2005 Best Places to Live
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Fargo Ranked
#116 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
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Fargo Ranked
#156 Best Green Cities
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Over 3 years ago

Grew up in Fargo/Northern MN area and was there 29 years. It’s cheap to live, tons of things to do in the summer. But 3-6 months of the year you more than likely will  More

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Tyrel · 

Grew up in south Minneapolis and headed 3 hours west to Fargo. Why did I want to leave the Twin Cities area? Found a great job. Nicer apartment for less money. Nice  More

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Not your typical North Dakota town. Fargo is on the Minnesota border and Cass County makes up 1/4 of the entire states population. It is the urban center and much more  More

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