Don’t worry, we got options, and did we mention - affordable?
The Great Fargo-Moorhead Region is a metro area that has it all. Small-town life. City living. Family-friendly suburban neighborhoods. And though we might be landlocked, we always know where the fish are biting. Some would call that an identity crisis. We think it’s just what you’re looking for.
Fargo’s housing expenses are 17% lower than the national average and the utility prices are 9% lower than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 3% lower than the national average. According to Payscale.com.
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Small-town living. All the benefits of Fargo
The Greater Fargo-Moorhead Area is more than meets the eye. Fargo is surrounded by communities just a short commute away. Choose the city life or escape to the country, lake area, or suburbs.
From urban nightlife to outdoor experiences to family-friendly entertainment, you’ll need more time to take it all in. Explore all the Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo Area has to offer.
- Casselton, ND
- Fargo, ND
- Enderlin, ND
- Gwinner, ND
- Hankinson, ND
- Harwood, ND
- Horace, ND
- Kindred, ND
- Lidgerwood, ND
- Lisbon, ND
- Mapleton, ND
- Milnor, ND
- Oxbow, ND
- Wahpeton, ND
- West Fargo, ND
- Barnesville, MN
- Detroit Lakes, MN
- Dilworth, MN
- Felton, MN
- Glyndon, MN
- Hawley, MN
- Moorhead, MN
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Downtown Fargo
City living worth bragging about (not that we would)
Our entire metro area has a population of 240,000 people. While that’s not too big, it’s big enough. You’ll find amenities that you’d expect in cities two or three times our size. Our urban pockets might not be deep, but they’re packed with unique shops and boutiques, popular hangs, historic beauty, interesting art and colorful characters. You’ll find a buzzing area with tons of activity plus easy access to recreation and entertainment. It won’t take you long to find your niche (or build it from scratch).
Lake Country
Find Your Lake Place
On weekends, Fargo-Moorhead busts out the bathing suits. We buy bait, we burn firewood, we “go to the lake.” Whether you rent a cabin, build a vacation home, commute back and forth from lake country, or just drive out for the day, we’re a quick trip from dozens of placid ponds and lively lochs. Just follow the caravan headed east on Friday afternoon.
Some of the closest and most accessible Minnesota lake communities to Fargo include Detroit Lakes (45 minutes), Alexandria (1 hour, 30 minutes), Perham/Ottertail (1 hour, 15 minutes), and Park Rapids (1 hour, 30 minutes). They all have multiple resorts and rental home options as well as gorgeous homes for sale.
Small town living
The simple life is strong with us.
If you like small-town living, you can find close-knit neighborhoods and communities that feel just right—within the metro footprint or throughout the greater region. Dilworth and Casselton, for example, are linked with some of the metro’s busiest business districts, but their cozy main-street simplicity captivates.
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