Brookfield Residential at Cascades at Embrey Mill
Stafford, Virginia
Fargo, North Dakota
What It Is Like to Retire in Fargo
Baby boomers who choose Fargo as their retirement community will find it to be the largest city in North Dakota, America's 48th most populated state. The city is a regional center located on the Red River on the eastern border next to Minnesota. North Dakota State University is one of several universities in Fargo and has 12,500 students here. The universities provide a vital presence in Fargo. The city has an active cultural life with many theatres and other cultural events. The Academy Award winning film "Fargo" was mostly shot in Minneapolis and other parts of North Dakota. Photo of downtown Fargo and photo of Old Main on Campus of North Dakota State University courtesy of Wikipedia and Unimatic1140 (public domain).
Where to Retire in Fargo and Home Prices
There are retirement communities and active adult communities to choose from in and around Fargo. The median selling price of a home in the 1st quarter of 2021, was $236,200, according to the National Association of Realtors.
What Is Special about Fargo
North Dakota State University is a special addition to Fargo. The city has been named to several "best places" lists, including best places to raise kids, retire, create jobs, biking, and more.
What Is Not Special about Fargo
Have you heard about the winters in North Dakota?
Who Will Like Retirement in Fargo
People who want to live in a small city of about 100,000 with a strong civic sense and ready access to the great out of doors.
Local Economy Is Driven by
Retail and Manufacturing drive the economy.
Climate and Physical Environment
Fargo is on the Red River in southeastern North Dakota. The average January low temp is -2 and the average July high is 82 (F).
Restaurants & Cultural Scene
Much of Fargo's culture stems from the colleges and universities here. But there are several performing theatres, a restored movie house, and the Plains Art Museum is the largest museum of art in the state.
Crime
The crime rate is a little above the national average
Medical facilities
Sanford Health services the area along with several medical facilities. There is a VA hospital located here.
Transportation
Hector International Airport is located here; there is an Amtrak station in Fargo; the city is bicycle friendly with designated zones downtown for bikes.
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