One thing i noticed here is that rabbits and squirrels are not afraid of humans. And one squirrel actually approached me with arms stretched out, seemingly asking for food. That immediately gave me an idea how good of people here are.
Love ND/MN and yeah Fargo, my dads fam are from the area, nicest ppl ever ever. Was in Fargo 4 weeks ago, on my way back home to Europe, can't believe I'm still in Europe.
Oh believe me, Fargo has those too 😅 I work in downtown Fargo and get asked for money on a daily basis. I avoid certain street corners where a group of individuals sit and approach passing pedestrians. I’ve had food thrown at my car. Witnessed people doing drugs and urinating in the public parking ramp stairways and have had to take a self defense class sponsored by my employer. Although downtown Fargo has a lot to offer, it’s definitely not perfect. I grew up in Bismarck and even though the two cities are only 200 miles apart, they feel like different worlds entirely. Bismarck is much better, cleaner, and safer.
@@spaniel_lvrdo you feel like fargo is improving over all? Especially the downtown area? We have family in ND so we go every year and pass by Fargo and we’ve noticed a lot of development/improvement in the downtown area but it also seems like more homelessness. I’m thinking crime has gone up in the area despite the city’s efforts to improve downtown. Curious as to your thoughts since you actually live there and we were just visiting (just came back last week)
@@kayletzgo there is definitely an increase in homelessness not just in downtown but city wide. They are continuing to develop downtown but the buildings they are developing have high rent. I’ve been in Fargo for 6 years and have noticed an increase in crime. The police force isn’t a large as I think it should be for the population of the area. They have a police hub downtown but people still panhandle, urinate in the parking ramps, and try to break into cars in the parking ramp. There are two things that keep the homeless population downtown. There is the Salvation Army building that provides them meals and then there is a downtown engagement center for them to go to during the day for medication if needed. There has been a homeless camp established along the river. I wouldn’t walk the path along the river alone for that reason. If you are going to move to the Fargo area, consider West Fargo or Horace. Horace especially is a much nicer area but houses are more expensive for sure. If you are familiar with Minneapolis, Fargo is much safer than that area but it doesn’t feel like other towns in the state. It definitely feels like a city rather than a small town.
I live in ND and love Fargo!! I had cancer and doctored there and It was top notch 😊 everything is so clean because you can’t be homeless here 🤷🏼♀️ we do have 9 months of winter but I was in Mississippi one summer and I’d much rather have a snow storm than a hurricane or that heat and humidity 😅
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Thanks for the tour, we are new here in fargo,ND we just arrived sept.6. Nice informations you give to ask. We will visit soon the places that you showed to us. We need to adjust first to the cold weather here. Its too cold for us bcos we came from the philippines. Thanks again.🎉
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I came here in about 1990 to get a master's degree and never left. I've had no troubles finding good jobs in my field. Wages aren't as good as on the coasts but the low cost of living more than makes up for that. Fargo isn't for everyone. If it's strengths match what you want in life it's sure worth a look though. And yes, the winters are cold. It's not really that big a deal. Appropriate cold weather clothing and a car with auto start so you can let it warm up a bit go a long way to taking the sting out of winter.
I live in Georgia, smackdab in Hapeville next to the Airport and Atlanta. My uncle stays in Havana, ND. I'm thinking of relocating up to Fargo as a 2nd choice..
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I’d move to Fargo ND. Born and raised in California so it’ll always be home but California agenda is no joke. Also time to experience another state, another way of life. Fargo is on my list.
Just why!!! My parents decided to move to Winnipeg from Texas and Colorado!!!! My moms originally from Kenora which is a nice little tourist town but it sucks to live out in Winnipeg, Work my way back to Houston Fck me!!!!!
Yes there is an “international airport” (code FAR) but there are no regularly scheduled commercial flights internationally. Any international flights would be private/charter aircraft. Most (all?) international flights would be through a connection in Chicago, Minneapolis or Denver. Reach out to us if we can help you learn more about the area and connect with a Realtor with our team that can help you with finding the right home.
I've lived in the FM area for 30 years now and I think your wrong about housing being affordable. Your paying an average of 350-400k for a 10-20 year old home. If you want new construction it's upwards of 550k+. That is not affordable. If your renting...say...a three bedroom apartment be prepared to pay $1500+ a month for a modern apartments and 1200+ for older buildings. Don't move here thinking it's cheap, because it's not...at all.. I'd say if your a family of 5 you'll need $70,000-$100,000 income to live comfortably.
Perspective is everything. Those prices are inexpensive compared to what people living in the states on the West and East Coast. For somebody from WA, OR, CA, AZ, FL etc - suddenly the cost of living (including housing) becomes comparatively inexpensive and the quality of life offered in FM becomes evident.
Houses pop up in Fargo for $200,000 and even lower, where I live you'd be lucky to find ANY house for under $700,000. I see 1-2 bedroom apartments in fargo for as low as $500-$600, a one bedroom in my city rents for around $2,000. Fargo is one of the only cheap cities left on the west.
I like the attentiveness to the comments, i just found out about north dakota today, everywhere in america i would be scared because of the crime rate, so i would always look for apartments at high places so crime would be at ground floor nowhere near me, but for once when looking for places in north dakota i feel safe no matter where. It will be my first time in america, i was born american but never had the chance to move there, i dont have much education but im hoping to grow. The rent when i was looking for apartments were like around 500 dollars a month which was crazy but i also found that the minimum wage is 7 dollars an hour so it makes sense. But im curious as to how easy it is to find jobs, like thats the only issue because a small state with few people means few jobs aswell i feel like, but i could be wrong. I want to work at minimum wage until i get higher education, any advise if i were to move here.
Look into the oilfield in Williston. No matter where you live it’s not “cheap” to live in North Dakota. Youll never make it on minimum wage here or anywhere else.
Unfortunately we don’t see a lot of people moving to Carrington. If you’re thinking about moving there, give us a call so we can discuss the real estate market and finding you a home :-). Our team also lists and sells properties anywhere in North Dakota.
Thinking about moving here after fellowship. Will visit the hospital from NY in a few weeks... My only concern is the landscape. Are there many lakes around? I'm accustomed to the hills in Northern Ca, biking, trails, water, Ocean... looks very flat. Also, I left Ca just before Covid and I recall the smoke being unbearable. Is it smoky there in the Summer?
Not really. In the 5 years that I've been living in this area only 1 summer was somewhat smoky due to wildfires in Canada. Personally being from California myself the summer humidity, insects, violent storms and brutal winters here are much more of an issue. And yes, it is extremely flat and there aren't any lakes, but there is the Red river which has really good fishing. Hope this helps.
The Fargo area is flat. FLAT. There are lakes nearby. Within an hour away you’ll find many lakes. Minnesota is “the land of 10,000 lakes” 😊. We’ve had some hazy days due to Canadian wildfires, but I wouldn’t say that it impacted daily activities.
Thank you. I visited the city, stayed nearly1 week. Loved the small airport, overall flow of traffic and pace of the city. Sanford Med is incredible and realtor Poonam Budhiraja gave an outstanding tour... Unfortunately, it wasn't the right fit.
The median household income is $78,720/year in the whole state. That’s slightly above the national median household income of $74,580. That said - depending on your skill set and type of work you may be significantly above (or below) this level of income. Individuals in the Bakken Oilfield can make well over $100,000/year - but the work culture involves long overtime hours and is very cyclical with the price of oil.
The local lenders are able to offer people 1/2% down mortgage loans to encourage higher levels of home ownership. If you’d like to learn more about buying a home in North Dakota, shoot us a text or give us a call: 7012531872
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Make sure you consider the political environment you want to live in when moving to the area. Moorhead, the Minnesota side, is in a state that is more liberal, including protecting abortion in the state constitution. While Fargo itself is relatively liberal, the state itself is not. If you have a trans kid, for example, you'll need to live on the Minnesota side for them to get health care related to that. There's a significant political difference depending on which side of the river you're on, so if that is important to you, definitely research before moving.
I tried to ask this question by sending it to the email address listed above, but it bounced back as "undeliverable". As such, I'm going to try asking it here in the comments: My son and I are considering moving to Fargo (among other places) and I have a very important question that doesn't appear to be addressed by any of the videos I've seen. My son suffers from asthma and pollen allergies and is prone to chronic sinus infections. We currently live in central PA along the Susquehanna River - which is notorious for its bad air quality for people with asthma/allergies. This is the primary reason why we are looking to relocate. We were in Fargo briefly a few years ago when taking a midwest road trip in the Summer of 2022 and we fell in love with much of it. However - how is the area for people who suffer from seasonal allergies and asthmatics? I figure that with the long winters, that means a shorter "hay fever season", but once spring does bloom along the prairie there, how bad is the pollen count and how do people who suffer from hay fever usually fare? Also, how is the air quality in general for asthmatics? When we were the a few years ago, much of the midwest was suffering from smoke in the atmosphere from the huge wildfires that were raging along the west coast that summer - so we didn't take that as indicative of what a normal summer would be like in those areas. Barring things like wild fires, etc, how is the air quality for asthmatics in Fargo? Any insight you could provide would be appreciated. Thanks.
Sorry the email bounced! Not sure what’s going on there. In any case - I would need to refer you to look at other sources of info for this specifically as it relates to your son’s allergies and health concerns. As real estate agents-we can advise you on the market, what different areas can offer and are looking like etc - but I am certainly not an expert on how seasonal allergies might affect someone. Shoot me a text - 701-253-1872
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Completely different places and vibes. If you’re considering a move to North Dakota we will connect you with both a Realtor in Williston and Fargo so you can discuss the finer details and get help finding a home in either place.
I think it really depends on why youre thinking of moving to Fargo, what exactly youre looking for and where youre originating from. Not a visually attractive place; It's not picturesque at all. Instead, I moved to western Minnesota a year ago, so Im only maybe 45 minutes away from stateline-which is Fargo/Moorhead. I head over every week as there are more options for shopping than you'll ever need. Also, very good health care facilities and top tier doctors. ND def has the tax advantages compared to MN.
Fargo is getting to big and to many oblivous people when it comes to driving. Wahpeton, ND is better. BTW Essentia is the hometown hospital. Sanford just got there in 2010 or 2011. Essentia has been there as long as I can remember. Essentia used to be Dakota clinic.
Sanford used to be called Meritcare. Gave birth to all my children at that hospital. My first was born in 2003, and I know the hospital is older than that.
Been here for almost 10 years and there is nothing to do. Whatever this guy shows is absolutely nothing about this Fargo and everything he shows is in west Fargo, not Fargo itself since it’s a dying place.
Everything new is West Fargo... but for someone researching moving to Fargo - "West Fargo" and "Fargo" are the same thing. Thanks for watching! Our team is here to help you buy (or sell!) a home in Fargo (and West Fargo, too ;-). )
For those thinking about Fargo, consider its reality is a function of its past. Fargo, Grand Forks & Wahpeton, ND are really just Western outposts of Minnesota. And thus the rest is: Oh, North Dakota & South Dakota ought never to have been States in the Union. They had been grouped land-wise with most of Eastern Montana and in honor of the tribes living there, the "Dakota" Sioux, named Dakota. However, Post Civil War Republicans sought more U.S. Senate seat votes as the South slowly was being readmitted to the Union. Thus, divide by 3 and you get, well, "6 Senators." Neither SD or ND would have survived financially without the historically massive subsides provided by the Federal government, a government both, politically, claim to hate, AKA MAGA-ville. And why is the Federal money (gift) forthcoming? It's those senate seats of old. Well, while they claim to "hate it" but only after the checks are delivered by the U.S. Gov't's USPS. [But here note: the checks go to the few, not the many. To get the federal check you must "own or control the land." If you do not you get trickle-down]. Most all of SD's & ND's economic activity happens within 75 miles of the Minnesota borders. All of their small towns died economically by the 1960's, when most of WWII's cash-flow had been spent. Even its regional towns/cities of 8,000 or less are passing rapidly into history. It is Abe Lincoln and his Homestead Act of 1862 that's to blame. Dry land Farming West of the 98th can be sustained only with masses subsides. [The 98th is 50-miles West of Fargo]. Think the dust-bowel and FDR and the 1930's. The USDA told Lincoln in 1861 not to do it, but Lincoln was a Northern Whig, i.e., today they'd be called "Socialists." He believed in using the government to build the nation's infrastructure - remember the railroads being built West into a wilderness? Completed in 1869 and totally broke by 1875. Well, thank you Mr. Lincoln. America even today has not come to fully to accept that 2/3's of the nation is a dry or semi-dry desert or high plains desert. Slice down from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada to Dallas, Texas and you have basically tracked the 98th. West of that line to the Pacific Ocean it is, well, dry - very dry. All the dams and canals build by the U.S. Government were done to make a desert bloom and the senate seat votes (re-read the above) delivered the cash. Oh, Lincoln would have loved it. What I find most interesting about the area West of the 98th is the people their think their world was built by "Individual enterprise & effort." It was not. Life there was and is but a function of Washington D.C. policy or politics. Remember the rule: if you break it you own it. The USA Gov't. broke the Great Plains (once know as the Great American Desert - here think Oregon Trail and wagon trains) & the tribes and, YES, Now She Owns it and it is costly.
Born in ND, spent my Uni days in Fargo which was a step up from Minot but 👎🏼 for my adult years no reason to stay. Youth isn’t tolerated well, then when visiting as an adult no respect from so called adults a generation above mine rude AF and I live in the Bronx now but the rudeness was something I had forgotten. If you do run in to friendly people they’re probably from Minnesota. I haven’t been gone that long but there’s nothing I would want to move back for and my friends there agree with me they’re just stuck due to work or fam. If you are of color do not drive after 10pm you will be pulled over by cops trying to make a quota. Twice I was pulled over in the same night: for signaling too soon, and the second my stop at a stop sign was “iffy” as the cop told me in other words hoping I was drinking. I told one I do not drink he responded that wasn’t my question I said how much have you had to drink 🤷🏼♂️ when one doesn’t drink they have not had anything. And no I didn’t get arrested nor a ticket which told me each stop was opportunistic
@@cavanpatrick6343 , I was just there last month visiting family. There was a shoot out among the youth right across the street. There are good neighborhoods like Valentine Ave. not far from Yonkers. But many areas around 3rd Avenue South, across from the Projects is really bad. If you were raised there like myself then you grow quite a custom to the life there, but to raise 2 boys, I choose Fargo. The likely good of your son finishing school is much higher than getting involved with gangs and drugs. I'm happy that you're comfortable there. I love New York and many fond memories but my son's life comes first.
Almost every client of ours moving to Fargo from somewhere else is curious what it looks like in the area. Of course we’re not going to spend 30+ hours filming and editing without asking people to give us a call if they want help buying a house…. Please send me a link to your tour of Fargo so I can share that also with potential client so they know what the area looks like :-).
Living in any city environment it’s extremely expensive for land, streets, sewer/water lines, etc. Most people can’t afford what it would cost to have huge amounts of space between houses; so developers and builders build homes for middle and upper middle class buyers that want nice homes they can afford. If you’re interested in living more rural with at least an acre around you it’s possible to find something where you can’t see your neighbors as well if you look south toward Horace. Homes like this are going to be somewhere between the low 700s to 900,000 (or more) as of 2024. Give us a call or text 701-253-1872 for help getting started with finding the right home.
He is only recording to sell houses. Be realistic, Fargo is a big village, nothing to do, winters are long and too cold. Mall is too small… everything else is nothing
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One thing i noticed here is that rabbits and squirrels are not afraid of humans. And one squirrel actually approached me with arms stretched out, seemingly asking for food. That immediately gave me an idea how good of people here are.
I love Fargo! I studied at NDSU in 2019/2020 and it was a wonderful part of my life! Miss you Fargo ♥ Regardings from Brazil
How did a Brazilian survive in our climate?
I live here but is the quiet city and is the one which control teens and youth behavior in better way
Love ND/MN and yeah Fargo, my dads fam are from the area, nicest ppl ever ever.
Was in Fargo 4 weeks ago, on my way back home to Europe, can't believe I'm still in Europe.
Glad you got to visit! Where in Europe do you call home?
@@LivinginNorthDakota
I'm 50/50 Swedish/Norwegian, live in Norway, my parents ND/MN and NJ/NYC.
I just moved back to Fargo and I definitely missed it was gone for a year and there’s no place like it
Looks amazing. So clean and maintained. I am in Austin and cannot imagine life now without violence, homeless camps and pan handlers on every corner.
Oh believe me, Fargo has those too 😅 I work in downtown Fargo and get asked for money on a daily basis. I avoid certain street corners where a group of individuals sit and approach passing pedestrians. I’ve had food thrown at my car. Witnessed people doing drugs and urinating in the public parking ramp stairways and have had to take a self defense class sponsored by my employer. Although downtown Fargo has a lot to offer, it’s definitely not perfect. I grew up in Bismarck and even though the two cities are only 200 miles apart, they feel like different worlds entirely. Bismarck is much better, cleaner, and safer.
@@spaniel_lvrdo you feel like fargo is improving over all? Especially the downtown area? We have family in ND so we go every year and pass by Fargo and we’ve noticed a lot of development/improvement in the downtown area but it also seems like more homelessness. I’m thinking crime has gone up in the area despite the city’s efforts to improve downtown.
Curious as to your thoughts since you actually live there and we were just visiting (just came back last week)
@@kayletzgo there is definitely an increase in homelessness not just in downtown but city wide. They are continuing to develop downtown but the buildings they are developing have high rent. I’ve been in Fargo for 6 years and have noticed an increase in crime. The police force isn’t a large as I think it should be for the population of the area. They have a police hub downtown but people still panhandle, urinate in the parking ramps, and try to break into cars in the parking ramp. There are two things that keep the homeless population downtown. There is the Salvation Army building that provides them meals and then there is a downtown engagement center for them to go to during the day for medication if needed. There has been a homeless camp established along the river. I wouldn’t walk the path along the river alone for that reason. If you are going to move to the Fargo area, consider West Fargo or Horace. Horace especially is a much nicer area but houses are more expensive for sure. If you are familiar with Minneapolis, Fargo is much safer than that area but it doesn’t feel like other towns in the state. It definitely feels like a city rather than a small town.
From Fargo, it is rapidly changing the past few years with the influx of illegal aliens. The system is changing the red states to blue.
I moved to Fargo from Arkansas 6 years ago… it was definitely a huge culture shock and change but I absolutely love it… I live in West Fargo
I live in ND and love Fargo!! I had cancer and doctored there and It was top notch 😊 everything is so clean because you can’t be homeless here 🤷🏼♀️ we do have 9 months of winter but I was in Mississippi one summer and I’d much rather have a snow storm than a hurricane or that heat and humidity 😅
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Thanks for the tour, we are new here in fargo,ND we just arrived sept.6. Nice informations you give to ask. We will visit soon the places that you showed to us. We need to adjust first to the cold weather here. Its too cold for us bcos we came from the philippines. Thanks again.🎉
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How was the cold for you? I’m curious.
ive lived in Fargo for 40 years
How I survive the cold
How is the job market & safety and affordability of house
Moved back to Bismarck from Phoenix Az because family here. Love it here. Much like Fargo.
I would like to see the national stats comparing the number of vanity plates per capita. Bismarck is a stone cold winner.
yep, moving here next week for the second time. Im not a fan of winter but its so safe, clean and affordable!! And Im coming from Phoenix..lol
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I'm in East Mesa. I have often considered ND to relocate. I tolerate cold a lot better than bone dry 110° summers!
Funny… we have a team office in Chandler. You can literally hire our team to not only help you sell in East Mesa (Eastmark? or where are you) but can also help you buy in Fargo. Reach out to us if you want to explore that option.
I am living in Phoenix and looking to move to Fargo this June. How are you liking it @NicoleHRRCP?
Fargo beautiful city to raise family 👪 ❤️ 💖 ♥️
A lot of people would agree! Grab a time we can talk: calendly.com/david-vanassche-calendar/home-purchase-meeting
Going to North Dakota next year thanks!!!!
I came here in about 1990 to get a master's degree and never left. I've had no troubles finding good jobs in my field. Wages aren't as good as on the coasts but the low cost of living more than makes up for that. Fargo isn't for everyone. If it's strengths match what you want in life it's sure worth a look though. And yes, the winters are cold. It's not really that big a deal. Appropriate cold weather clothing and a car with auto start so you can let it warm up a bit go a long way to taking the sting out of winter.
I live in Georgia, smackdab in Hapeville next to the Airport and Atlanta. My uncle stays in Havana, ND. I'm thinking of relocating up to Fargo as a 2nd choice..
We’re here to help! Give us a call or text so we can meet over zoom and talk about making that move. Sara can introduce you to a lender and explain the real estate market fully so you can make the best move.
Read what I wrote DanielZ2131. I lived there, once. One of the best choices I made in life was to leave ND & Fargo
Havana, ND is a water - grass land and wind swiped and very cold 200 days of the year. Good luck with that.
Great video! Thanks!!
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I’d move to Fargo ND. Born and raised in California so it’ll always be home but California agenda is no joke.
Also time to experience another state, another way of life. Fargo is on my list.
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i love Fargo, North Dakota.. from Winnipeg!
Just why!!! My parents decided to move to Winnipeg from Texas and Colorado!!!! My moms originally from Kenora which is a nice little tourist town but it sucks to live out in Winnipeg, Work my way back to Houston Fck me!!!!!
I'm from Greece and I'll move to fargo for 2 years for work, i hope it's a nice place
The winter will be very different for you! Reach out to us if you’d like to explore buying a home in Fargo!
My grandfather came to North Dakota from Greece. He sure loved the state.
Better change your mind. It’s horrible here.
@@d.mb.2311 why so
Love this. Looking to move to Fargo very soon with my company!
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@@LivinginNorthDakotaI'm looking to move to fargo 8n july
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Interviewing at Sanford there in a couple weeks.
Born and raised here. I will never leave!
Gross. There isn’t shit to do but drink.
Weird place to raise a family when there isn’t anything to do.
@@HumanInstrumentalityProject plenty to do. Do you live in LA or New York? P.S. we don't want your opinion
I have lived in fargo my whole life and I don’t know anyone who likes fargo this much
If I came to this place, I would be a guy who is from Texas, the hot place in America, so cold places aren't really an issue for me.
Is there an international airport "in" Fargo? Thank you.
I enjoyed this video; it's very informative. Thank you🙏
Yes there is an “international airport” (code FAR) but there are no regularly scheduled commercial flights internationally. Any international flights would be private/charter aircraft. Most (all?) international flights would be through a connection in Chicago, Minneapolis or Denver. Reach out to us if we can help you learn more about the area and connect with a Realtor with our team that can help you with finding the right home.
Living in Grand Forks f0r 20 years and gp Fargo to shop.
Winters too brutal, I recommend Rapid City if you wanna move to a Dakota
Rapid City is awesome!
Yeah thanks Sandford
Welcome
I've lived in the FM area for 30 years now and I think your wrong about housing being affordable. Your paying an average of 350-400k for a 10-20 year old home. If you want new construction it's upwards of 550k+. That is not affordable. If your renting...say...a three bedroom apartment be prepared to pay $1500+ a month for a modern apartments and 1200+ for older buildings. Don't move here thinking it's cheap, because it's not...at all..
I'd say if your a family of 5 you'll need $70,000-$100,000 income to live comfortably.
Perspective is everything. Those prices are inexpensive compared to what people living in the states on the West and East Coast. For somebody from WA, OR, CA, AZ, FL etc - suddenly the cost of living (including housing) becomes comparatively inexpensive and the quality of life offered in FM becomes evident.
Yes this sounds affordable to me
Houses pop up in Fargo for $200,000 and even lower, where I live you'd be lucky to find ANY house for under $700,000. I see 1-2 bedroom apartments in fargo for as low as $500-$600, a one bedroom in my city rents for around $2,000. Fargo is one of the only cheap cities left on the west.
I like the attentiveness to the comments, i just found out about north dakota today, everywhere in america i would be scared because of the crime rate, so i would always look for apartments at high places so crime would be at ground floor nowhere near me, but for once when looking for places in north dakota i feel safe no matter where.
It will be my first time in america, i was born american but never had the chance to move there, i dont have much education but im hoping to grow.
The rent when i was looking for apartments were like around 500 dollars a month which was crazy but i also found that the minimum wage is 7 dollars an hour so it makes sense.
But im curious as to how easy it is to find jobs, like thats the only issue because a small state with few people means few jobs aswell i feel like, but i could be wrong.
I want to work at minimum wage until i get higher education, any advise if i were to move here.
Look into the oilfield in Williston. No matter where you live it’s not “cheap” to live in North Dakota. Youll never make it on minimum wage here or anywhere else.
Any negatives at all? Not scared of bad things going on but if there is anything to be concerned of, I’d like to know that too.
Build a bike/walking trail along the river between Fargo and grand forks
what is the average salary level for professions such as loader, plumber, electrician and what is the cost of housing if you rent?
May You make a video about Carington Nd someday?
Unfortunately we don’t see a lot of people moving to Carrington. If you’re thinking about moving there, give us a call so we can discuss the real estate market and finding you a home :-). Our team also lists and sells properties anywhere in North Dakota.
pls make another video on winter. lol
😂😂😂😂
Congratulations, thank you for the información. Later I will email at you.
What about north lakes?
ND has very few lakes you gotta go to MN for that
Thinking about moving here after fellowship. Will visit the hospital from NY in a few weeks... My only concern is the landscape. Are there many lakes around? I'm accustomed to the hills in Northern Ca, biking, trails, water, Ocean... looks very flat. Also, I left Ca just before Covid and I recall the smoke being unbearable. Is it smoky there in the Summer?
Not really. In the 5 years that I've been living in this area only 1 summer was somewhat smoky due to wildfires in Canada. Personally being from California myself the summer humidity, insects, violent storms and brutal winters here are much more of an issue. And yes, it is extremely flat and there aren't any lakes, but there is the Red river which has really good fishing. Hope this helps.
The Fargo area is flat. FLAT. There are lakes nearby. Within an hour away you’ll find many lakes. Minnesota is “the land of 10,000 lakes” 😊. We’ve had some hazy days due to Canadian wildfires, but I wouldn’t say that it impacted daily activities.
Thank you. I visited the city, stayed nearly1 week. Loved the small airport, overall flow of traffic and pace of the city. Sanford Med is incredible and realtor Poonam Budhiraja gave an outstanding tour... Unfortunately, it wasn't the right fit.
Very conservative state👍
Are wages in North Dakota higher or lower than the US average?
The median household income is $78,720/year in the whole state. That’s slightly above the national median household income of $74,580. That said - depending on your skill set and type of work you may be significantly above (or below) this level of income. Individuals in the Bakken Oilfield can make well over $100,000/year - but the work culture involves long overtime hours and is very cyclical with the price of oil.
The local lenders are able to offer people 1/2% down mortgage loans to encourage higher levels of home ownership. If you’d like to learn more about buying a home in North Dakota, shoot us a text or give us a call: 7012531872
Definitely lower
What about the job market there?
Well the state has the lowest unemployment rate in the entire US so that says something
@@LSATpracticebecause of low paid Jobs and people are working like animals 24hours
Yeah if you can handle frozen it’s you place
The most expensive area to buy a home in most neighborhoods in my area are the nice older neighborhoods
Looking at ND because it’s one of the last places that feel like America.
Reach out to us to discuss what area is best for you! We have agents in all corners of the state to help you find a home. Phone number in video description
@@LivinginNorthDakotaHow much is rent out there? Coming from NYC.
@@davidortiz3094 Dont come here. We dont want people from NY
So I plan on moving in 97 days, what kind of jobs are there?
Shoot us a text or give us a call to discuss. What’s bringing you to Fargo?
Make sure you consider the political environment you want to live in when moving to the area. Moorhead, the Minnesota side, is in a state that is more liberal, including protecting abortion in the state constitution. While Fargo itself is relatively liberal, the state itself is not. If you have a trans kid, for example, you'll need to live on the Minnesota side for them to get health care related to that. There's a significant political difference depending on which side of the river you're on, so if that is important to you, definitely research before moving.
Hey whats the job situation there ?
Bakken oil field can easily make 30+ an hour with no experience working 60+ hours a week
Jobs everywhere here
My opinion: I like Fargo, it's a cool town. It's the one real state in ND; politically, it's a blueish oasis in this reddest of red states.
Streets are clean..I don't see any Electrical Posts...think electric cables are Buried...
I tried to ask this question by sending it to the email address listed above, but it bounced back as "undeliverable". As such, I'm going to try asking it here in the comments:
My son and I are considering moving to Fargo (among other places) and I have a very important question that doesn't appear to be addressed by any of the videos I've seen.
My son suffers from asthma and pollen allergies and is prone to chronic sinus infections. We currently live in central PA along the Susquehanna River - which is notorious for its bad air quality for people with asthma/allergies. This is the primary reason why we are looking to relocate.
We were in Fargo briefly a few years ago when taking a midwest road trip in the Summer of 2022 and we fell in love with much of it.
However - how is the area for people who suffer from seasonal allergies and asthmatics? I figure that with the long winters, that means a shorter "hay fever season", but once spring does bloom along the prairie there, how bad is the pollen count and how do people who suffer from hay fever usually fare?
Also, how is the air quality in general for asthmatics? When we were the a few years ago, much of the midwest was suffering from smoke in the atmosphere from the huge wildfires that were raging along the west coast that summer - so we didn't take that as indicative of what a normal summer would be like in those areas. Barring things like wild fires, etc, how is the air quality for asthmatics in Fargo?
Any insight you could provide would be appreciated. Thanks.
Sorry the email bounced! Not sure what’s going on there. In any case - I would need to refer you to look at other sources of info for this specifically as it relates to your son’s allergies and health concerns. As real estate agents-we can advise you on the market, what different areas can offer and are looking like etc - but I am certainly not an expert on how seasonal allergies might affect someone. Shoot me a text - 701-253-1872
Pollen is really bad here in the spring sorry to say. I get really bad allergies in the spring from all the tree pollen. Other then that no too bad
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Fargo or williston?
Fargo, Williston is an oil town. I’m partial to Bismarck but Bismarck is slightly more expensive than Fargo.
Completely different places and vibes. If you’re considering a move to North Dakota we will connect you with both a Realtor in Williston and Fargo so you can discuss the finer details and get help finding a home in either place.
I think it really depends on why youre thinking of moving to Fargo, what exactly youre looking for and where youre originating from. Not a visually attractive place; It's not picturesque at all. Instead, I moved to western Minnesota a year ago, so Im only maybe 45 minutes away from stateline-which is Fargo/Moorhead. I head over every week as there are more options for shopping than you'll ever need. Also, very good health care facilities and top tier doctors. ND def has the tax advantages compared to MN.
Fargo is getting to big and to many oblivous people when it comes to driving. Wahpeton, ND is better. BTW Essentia is the hometown hospital. Sanford just got there in 2010 or 2011. Essentia has been there as long as I can remember. Essentia used to be Dakota clinic.
Sanford used to be called Meritcare. Gave birth to all my children at that hospital. My first was born in 2003, and I know the hospital is older than that.
@@mamaof3kids4keets28prior to being Meritcare it was St. Luke’s. 😊
Been here for almost 10 years and there is nothing to do. Whatever this guy shows is absolutely nothing about this Fargo and everything he shows is in west Fargo, not Fargo itself since it’s a dying place.
Everything new is West Fargo... but for someone researching moving to Fargo - "West Fargo" and "Fargo" are the same thing. Thanks for watching! Our team is here to help you buy (or sell!) a home in Fargo (and West Fargo, too ;-). )
@@LivinginNorthDakota Yeah sure, Moorhead and Fargo are the same also, right? There's just a creek between them.
Roll Herd
I’m moving 2025
It isnt midwest nice. To clicky. If you didnt grow up here you aren't accepted into the in crowd. If you move go further west- by alot.
For those thinking about Fargo, consider its reality is a function of its past. Fargo, Grand Forks & Wahpeton, ND are really just Western outposts of Minnesota. And thus the rest is:
Oh, North Dakota & South Dakota ought never to have been States in the Union. They had been grouped land-wise with most of Eastern Montana and in honor of the tribes living there, the "Dakota" Sioux, named Dakota. However, Post Civil War Republicans sought more U.S. Senate seat votes as the South slowly was being readmitted to the Union. Thus, divide by 3 and you get, well, "6 Senators." Neither SD or ND would have survived financially without the historically massive subsides provided by the Federal government, a government both, politically, claim to hate, AKA MAGA-ville. And why is the Federal money (gift) forthcoming? It's those senate seats of old. Well, while they claim to "hate it" but only after the checks are delivered by the U.S. Gov't's USPS. [But here note: the checks go to the few, not the many. To get the federal check you must "own or control the land." If you do not you get trickle-down]. Most all of SD's & ND's economic activity happens within 75 miles of the Minnesota borders. All of their small towns died economically by the 1960's, when most of WWII's cash-flow had been spent. Even its regional towns/cities of 8,000 or less are passing rapidly into history. It is Abe Lincoln and his Homestead Act of 1862 that's to blame. Dry land Farming West of the 98th can be sustained only with masses subsides. [The 98th is 50-miles West of Fargo]. Think the dust-bowel and FDR and the 1930's. The USDA told Lincoln in 1861 not to do it, but Lincoln was a Northern Whig, i.e., today they'd be called "Socialists." He believed in using the government to build the nation's infrastructure - remember the railroads being built West into a wilderness? Completed in 1869 and totally broke by 1875. Well, thank you Mr. Lincoln. America even today has not come to fully to accept that 2/3's of the nation is a dry or semi-dry desert or high plains desert. Slice down from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada to Dallas, Texas and you have basically tracked the 98th. West of that line to the Pacific Ocean it is, well, dry - very dry. All the dams and canals build by the U.S. Government were done to make a desert bloom and the senate seat votes (re-read the above) delivered the cash. Oh, Lincoln would have loved it. What I find most interesting about the area West of the 98th is the people their think their world was built by "Individual enterprise & effort." It was not. Life there was and is but a function of Washington D.C. policy or politics. Remember the rule: if you break it you own it. The USA Gov't. broke the Great Plains (once know as the Great American Desert - here think Oregon Trail and wagon trains) & the tribes and, YES, Now She Owns it and it is costly.
Wow! Great history lesson and perspective on how the area came to be.
Born in ND, spent my Uni days in Fargo which was a step up from Minot but 👎🏼 for my adult years no reason to stay. Youth isn’t tolerated well, then when visiting as an adult no respect from so called adults a generation above mine rude AF and I live in the Bronx now but the rudeness was something I had forgotten. If you do run in to friendly people they’re probably from Minnesota. I haven’t been gone that long but there’s nothing I would want to move back for and my friends there agree with me they’re just stuck due to work or fam.
If you are of color do not drive after 10pm you will be pulled over by cops trying to make a quota. Twice I was pulled over in the same night: for signaling too soon, and the second my stop at a stop sign was “iffy” as the cop told me in other words hoping I was drinking. I told one I do not drink he responded that wasn’t my question I said how much have you had to drink 🤷🏼♂️ when one doesn’t drink they have not had anything. And no I didn’t get arrested nor a ticket which told me each stop was opportunistic
Born and raised in the South Bronx, rudeness and crime is really bad there.
@ rudeness attitude are everywhere, crime is down down and down in the Bronx for a long time now
@@cavanpatrick6343 , I was just there last month visiting family. There was a shoot out among the youth right across the street. There are good neighborhoods like Valentine Ave. not far from Yonkers. But many areas around 3rd Avenue South, across from the Projects is really bad. If you were raised there like myself then you grow quite a custom to the life there, but to raise 2 boys, I choose Fargo. The likely good of your son finishing school is much higher than getting involved with gangs and drugs. I'm happy that you're comfortable there. I love New York and many fond memories but my son's life comes first.
look how close those houses are, you have no privacy or yards even.also this is a giant advertising video for his company XD
Almost every client of ours moving to Fargo from somewhere else is curious what it looks like in the area. Of course we’re not going to spend 30+ hours filming and editing without asking people to give us a call if they want help buying a house…. Please send me a link to your tour of Fargo so I can share that also with potential client so they know what the area looks like :-).
I'd buy a house there if my neighbor wasn't 2 feet away from me, why are the houses built so close to each other?
Living in any city environment it’s extremely expensive for land, streets, sewer/water lines, etc. Most people can’t afford what it would cost to have huge amounts of space between houses; so developers and builders build homes for middle and upper middle class buyers that want nice homes they can afford. If you’re interested in living more rural with at least an acre around you it’s possible to find something where you can’t see your neighbors as well if you look south toward Horace. Homes like this are going to be somewhere between the low 700s to 900,000 (or more) as of 2024. Give us a call or text 701-253-1872 for help getting started with finding the right home.
@@LivinginNorthDakota 700k for a house? lmao yeah right, no thanks, no house should be more than 200k max.
A lot less chirping smoke detectors up there thats for sure
That noise is THE WORST! I went for the 10 year lithium batteries on my last set of smoke detectors. No longer a thing.
I see what you did there. 🤔👍😆
He is only recording to sell houses. Be realistic, Fargo is a big village, nothing to do, winters are long and too cold. Mall is too small… everything else is nothing
Fargo is the fastest growing area of North Dakota... but it's not for everyone. If you're looking to leave - we can help you sell your home in Fargo AND find you an agent in whatever area you want to move to. Reach out to us.
Cold ? It gets - 45 bellow zero hahahahaha this guy will be frozen
if you move to North Dakota, you might as well be a dead fish at the bottom of the Missouri River.
North Dakota isn't for the weak! If you know anyone wanting to leave, we have buyers looking in every part of the state. We can help you (or your friends/family) sell their home!
He's a liar ☠️
Fargo sucks, move somewhere else.
We can certainly help you move somewhere else. When you sell your home in Fargo, where do you want to move next?
@@LivinginNorthDakota No place you recommend.