The City of Fargo is located in Cass County, North Dakota, along the Red River of the North which forms the border between Minnesota and North Dakota. It is the largest community in the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area.

The city of Fargo is the crossroads and economic center of a large portion of eastern North Dakota and a portion of northwestern Minnesota. Fargo is a retail, manufacturing, healthcare, and educational hub for the region. Fargo is home to North Dakota State University. The local newspaper is The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead. The city motto is "Gateway to the West".

Fargo's historic central business district is a vibrant commercial area that provides unique opportunities for housing, shopping and entertainment. Fargo's downtown is connected to Moorhead's downtown with three bridges that cross the Red River.

Fargo is home to an appealing variety of historic buildings, museums, and interesting sightseeing opportunities. Stroll through Fargo’s sights on your own, or take a more organized approach to your Fargo sightseeing by checking on local tours. Take advantage of Fargo attractions and those in the surrounding area, both indoors and out. From a simple picnic or afternoon retreat to the park to a technical hike, a round of golf, or a more adventurous sport, there are plenty of Fargo activities to keep you busy.

Housing Cost

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $140,500

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $165,049; Detached houses: $179,965; Townhouses or other attached units: $161,269; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $115,075; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $86,497; Mobile homes: $18,869.

Demographics

Population in July 2008: 93,531. Fargo covers 37.9 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 900 feet above sea level. Zip codes: 58102, 58103, 58104, 58105, 58106, 58107, 58108, 58109, 58121, 58122, 58123, 58124, 58125, 58126. Area code: 701

Weather

Fargo, ND climate is mild during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 60's and extremely cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 10's.

The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 82.20 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of -2.30 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 24 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 18 degrees Fahrenheit.

The annual average precipitation at Fargo is 21.19 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is June with an average rainfall of 3.51 Inches.

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