Downtown Fargo, North Dakota street with shops and trees

Living in Fargo, North Dakota

North Dakota’s largest city, with a walkable downtown, riverside parks, and neighborhoods ranging from historic to brand-new.

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About Fargo

Fargo sits on the west bank of the Red River, across from Moorhead, Minnesota. Its historic downtown along Broadway is full of local shops, restaurants, and the restored Fargo Theatre.

Neighborhoods range from established areas with older homes near downtown and north Fargo to newer developments on the south and west sides of the city.

Quick facts

  • State and county: North Dakota, Cass County
  • Neighbors: Moorhead, MN (east), West Fargo (west), Horace (south)
  • Getting around: Interstate 94 and Interstate 29 cross in Fargo
  • Air travel: Hector International Airport, North Dakota’s largest airport
  • Higher education: North Dakota State University (NDSU)
The Fargo Theatre sign in downtown Fargo

Schools

Most of Fargo is served by Fargo Public Schools. Parts of south and west Fargo are served by West Fargo Public Schools.

The area also has private and faith-based schools, and NDSU is in north Fargo.

School assignments depend on the exact address, and boundaries can change. Always confirm with the school district before you buy.

Parks and the Outdoors

  • Lindenwood Park: about 90 acres along the Red River, with trails, a campground, and a footbridge to Gooseberry Mound Park in Moorhead
  • Island Park: Fargo’s first park, just south of downtown
  • Red River trails: paved and natural paths along the river for walking, biking, and winter skiing
  • The Fargo Park District manages more than 150 parks across the city

Things to Do

  • Fargo Theatre: restored 1920s Art Deco theater for films and live shows
  • Plains Art Museum: regional and national art in downtown Fargo
  • Fargo Air Museum and the Red River Zoo
  • Downtown Broadway: local shops, restaurants, and seasonal events
  • Fargo-Moorhead Visitors Center: local information, plus the famous wood chipper from the movie Fargo

Homes in Fargo

Fargo offers condos and townhomes downtown and near campus, established single-family neighborhoods, and newer construction to the south and west, including many one-level and main-floor living options.

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