North Dakota

North-Dakota

Welcome North Dakota New Residents!

The Peace Garden State

Welcome to North Dakota, home of America’s geographical center (Rugby, ND) and the greatest wheat producers in the country! It is a state known for beautiful sunflowers, fresh bread and long stretches of wide road that ideal for blasting country music with the windows down. Relocate to this grand state with a small-town feel to experience all it has to offer!

Important Steps for North Dakota New Residents

The largest cities are where you’re most likely moving to. In North Dakota, these are Fargo, Bismarck, Minot, Williston, Grand Forks, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Jamestown, Watford City, West Fargo, Madan, Medora, Abercrombie, New Town, Wahpeton, Valley City, Tioga, Killdeer, Bottineau, Stanley, Rugby and Beulah.
Now, once you’ve decided on where to move to, let’s get down to the nitty gritty details. The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) has some important rules to follow, and we’ve outlined the most important steps for becoming a resident below.
Something to be aware of if you have children: North Dakota has one of the highest drinking rates for folks under 21 in America. Make sure to look into the opportunities for your kids to get involved to and talk to them about drinking related possibilities, such as DUIs and related car accidents.

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Weather:-The climate here is generally classified as northern continental. That means hot summers and icy, cold winters. The north part is drier, while the southern is chock-a-block with precipitation. This includes rain, hail and snow. Precipitation and humidity is generally more dominant in the east than the western part of the state.
As for severe weather, move here and be ready to prepare for blizzards and tornadoes. Make sure to research tornadoes specifically, as to have yourself and home equipped for if, and when, they come.
Population & Cost of Living:-Move here and join the 723,400 folks current residing in North Dakota!
As its the least visited state, cost of living is quite low here, mainly the wickedly low unemployment rate. The other factors include groceries (as the agricultural industry has food right near your own home!) and shorter commute time (therefore less on transportation). The housing is not as easy to come by or low as it used to be, however, given the boom in the oil industry.

North Dakota Employment Rate & Economy

Fall 2014 the unemployment rate here was incredibly low at 2.6%, the lowest in all America. What industries are these employed folks working in?
Agriculture and oil are huge here. Really huge. Due to how productive of oil fields it has, budget surplus for them is nearing $3 billion! As for agriculture, farms consume about 90% of the country, producing spring wheat, barley, oats, canola, flaxseed, lentils and beans. It produces massive amounts of sunflowers as well, the main purpose being to extract the flowers’ oil.
Fun Fact: The amount of millionaires here has tripled between 2005 and 2010. Anyone in the mood to up that number even more?

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FUN FACTS ABOUT NORTH DAKOTA

Fargo Moving Quotes

Moving Chart
Distance in miles
Approximate cost to move*
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Fargo, ND to Albany NY
1473
$4,982
Fargo, ND to Albuquerque NM
1340
$4,769
Fargo, ND to Atlanta, GA
1369
$4,815
Fargo, ND to Baltimore MD
1357
$4,796
Fargo, ND to Billings, MT
607
$3,596
Fargo, ND to Birmingham AL
1318
$4,734
Fargo, ND to Boise, ID
1230
$4,593
Fargo, ND to Boston, MA
1639
$5,247
Fargo, ND to Buffalo NY
1184
$4,519
Fargo, ND to Charleston SC
1562
$5,124
Fargo, ND to Charleston WV
1135
$4,441
Fargo, ND to Charlotte NC
1421
$4,899
Fargo, ND to Cheyenne WY
821
$3,939
Fargo, ND to Chicago, IL
644
$3,655
Fargo, ND to Cleveland OH
995
$4,217
Fargo, ND to Columbia SC
1453
$4,950
Fargo, ND to Columbus OH
1003
$4,230
Fargo, ND to Dallas, TX
1087
$4,364
Fargo, ND to Denver, CO
9014
$17,047
Fargo, ND to Des Moines IA
479
$3,391
Fargo, ND to Detroit, MI
931
$4,115
Fargo, ND to EL Paso TX
1393
$4,854
Fargo, ND to Grand Junction CO
1144
$4,455
Fargo, ND to Hartford CT
1556
$5,115
Fargo, ND to Houston, TX
1334
$4,759
Fargo, ND to Indianapolis, IN
830
$3,953
Fargo, ND to Jackson MS
1342
$4,772
Fargo, ND to Jacksonville FL
1715
$5,369
Fargo, ND to Kanas City, MO
603
$3,590
Fargo, ND to Las Vegas NV
1512
$5,044
Fargo, ND to Little Rock AR
992
$4,212
Fargo, ND to Los Angeles CA
1785
$5,481
Fargo, ND to Louisville KY
948
$4,142
Fargo, ND to Memphis TN
1131
$4,435
Fargo, ND to Miami FL
2030
$5,873
Fargo, ND to Milwaukee WI
573
$3,542
Fargo, ND to Minneapolis MN
240
$3,009
Fargo, ND to Nashville TN
1129
$4,431
Fargo, ND to New Orleans LA
1522
$5,060
Fargo, ND to New York NY
1464
$4,967
Fargo, ND to Norfolk VA
1544
$5,095
Fargo, ND to Oklahoma City OK
879
$4,031
Fargo, ND to Omaha NE
421
$3,299
Fargo, ND to Orlando FL
1809
$5,519
Fargo, ND to Philadelphia PA
1414
$4,887
Fargo, ND to Phoenix AZ
1707
$5,356
Fargo, ND to Pittsburgh PA
1113
$4,406
Fargo, ND to Portland ME
1740
$5,409
Fargo, ND to Portland OR
1500
$5,025
Fargo, ND to Rapid City SD
576
$3,547
Fargo, ND to Reno NV
1564
$5,127
Fargo, ND to St. Louis MO
858
$3,998
Fargo, ND to Salt Lake City UT
1117
$4,412
Fargo, ND to San Antonio TX
1352
$4,788
Fargo, ND to San Diego CA
1848
$5,582
Fargo, ND to SanFrancisco CA
1788
$5,486
Fargo, ND to Seattle WA
1430
$4,913
Fargo, ND to Washington DC
1358
$4,798
Fargo, ND to Wichita KS
725
$3,785