Ask the Locals: What Brings People to the Fargo-Moorhead Area

Recently, I was speaking with a gentleman from the East Coast. Of course, we had to make a current weather comparison, and stating Fargo's current temperature, he grew silent and then asked,

"Eric, what exactly is so great about the Fargo-Moorhead area that people would put up with that kind of weather?!"

Of course, I gave him my answer, but I thought it'd be fun to pose this question to my local Facebook following to see what other locals thought. While some responses were expected, as you'll read below, others made me laugh out loud or beam with pride for this incredible area we all call home.

Check it out! And, if you're already a local, leave a comment about what you love about the area.

The Top Three Things Locals Love about the Fargo-Moorhead Area

 1. People and Family

"People in the area are the kind of people that look you in the eyes and smile or stop to help you when you're in need."

This statement is precisely why most locals attribute their coming and staying to the F-M area to family and the incredible people of the community.

• "Family. It's a good place to raise kids."
• "Cold hands but warm hearts."
• "I know and care about my neighbors."
• "We only lived in the Fargo area a short time but made some fast friends."
• "While the towns are small, the people are some of the best in the world, and that makes it 'home,' and I love it!"
• "The people are genuinely nice! (Oh, and the lefse!)."
  
  

2. The Economy

In Fargo, employment and new businesses abound, and it is such an economically diverse area.

In fact, Fargo has received many accolades for its economy and pro-business environment, including ranking fifth for "Best Places for a Thriving Economy" from Business Development Outlook magazine.

Several from the Facebook community agree, citing the reasons they love Fargo-Moorhead as:

• "Jobs"
• "Financial opportunity"
• "Employment pays topnotch in the FM area."
• "The economy and the entrepreneurial spirit."
• "Great school districts, great universities."

3. Location and Activities

Lastly, just because the winters are long, there is still plenty of fun.

In the Fargo-Moorhead area, you'll find that there's always something to do or someplace to go, with new experiences popping up weekly.

• "The restaurants and the downtown Fargo experience."
• "We love the area because when you're looking for something to do – you'll find it! AND when you need to slow down and find peace and quiet, you can have that too!"
• "The location – an easy 45 minutes to the lakes or 3.5 hours to the metro."
  
  

The Odd Ones

Not to be overlooked, here are a few odd explanations of what people love about the area that I thought you'd enjoy.

• "It is a vortex that sucks people in before they realize it. Many come here not intending to stay… but they do. I always said our catchphrase should be something like this: 'Fargo: Not a bad second choice.'"
• "Oddly enough, the weather is one of the reasons why I moved up here."
• "The Dairy Queen on 8th Street in Moorhead. Oh, and no alligators."

If you're exploring the idea of calling the Fargo-Moorhead area home, reach out today, and I'd love to show you some highlights.

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