Thinking about moving to North Dakota (Fargo, Grand Forks: apartments, foreclosures, high crime)

[MikeyToo]

Originally Posted by ncheel

I've been reading this thread and have found it all very interesting. My husband and I would like to move to ND after he retires but I'm somewhat cool to the idea for a number of reasons. First, never been to ND, never lived anywhere outside the state of NC, not really keen on living in an area where it's really flat and very windy and would like to live in rural area, do not care for large cities. I prefer something that has some mountains, fairly cool, not so humid summers, like 90's or lower with humidity lower than the temps. Is there anywhere like that in ND? Also, read something on flooding in some areas so not really crazy about living in that area. Also, read that some of the locals can be somewhat standoffish, is this true? Live in an area like that now and really don't care for it. Once I move somewhere I like to feel a part of the area/neighborhood. So does an area like this exist in ND or am I too picky?

No punn intended, but living in North Dakota, you have feel cool to the idea. In my opinion, there is no perfect place. Whats perfect for you might not be whats for me. Yes, a lot of ND is flat and the wind does blow. Somewhere I read that North Dakota is the Saudi Arabia of wind energy. But! Dont' let that scare you. ND is safe, and more kids graduate HS in ND than any other state in the union. Flooding has been mostly restricted to an are along the Red River in Eastern ND. Mostly, that has been taken care of. Generally speaking, ND folks are some of the most friendly you will ever run into. Are there exceptions? Heck yes! You have exceptions to the rule no matter where you live. I wouldnt worry about standofish. Sometimes new people moving into a small town, its more like they are just curious. Don't get me wrong, there are bad people and there are good people. Most of the bad people left ND. Hey! I wouldn't be moving back next summer if I thought ND was a bad place to live. Its great! You sound scared as to where you live now. But, ND isnt like that. I'm moving back, and the posts on city-data have helped me to see that I'm making a good choice.
Good luck on your move. If you can handle cold, you will have no complaints living in NoDak!

[ebitdadada]

Originally Posted by ncheel

I've been reading this thread and have found it all very interesting. My husband and I would like to move to ND after he retires but I'm somewhat cool to the idea for a number of reasons. First, never been to ND, never lived anywhere outside the state of NC, not really keen on living in an area where it's really flat and very windy and would like to live in rural area, do not care for large cities. I prefer something that has some mountains, fairly cool, not so humid summers, like 90's or lower with humidity lower than the temps. Is there anywhere like that in ND? Also, read something on flooding in some areas so not really crazy about living in that area. Also, read that some of the locals can be somewhat standoffish, is this true? Live in an area like that now and really don't care for it. Once I move somewhere I like to feel a part of the area/neighborhood. So does an area like this exist in ND or am I too picky?

Depending on your deffinition of "rural" Bismarck is likely the closest match in ND. No mountains but does have rolling hills. Its likely less windy than most of the rest of the state. Bismarck is semi-rural I suppose but its getting less rural by the day.

Honestly I'd look into Montana if I were you. Maybe western South Dakota.

[magiccity]

NCHEEL,
There are places like that all over ND. I'm a Texan that moved to ND and have not regretted it. We have a military base north of the town an when they leave, a lot of them ask to come back because of the warm reception. The east side of the state is flat, no doubt. But as you move west, the plains become rolling and around Medora, it's hills and mountains. Take a look on a topography map and look around Roosevelt National Park. It is absolutely beautiful. As for floodings, if you check the occurences, you'll find they are rare. Come for a visit and tour the areas. I believe you'll have a different opinioin before you leave the state.

[ncheel]

Thanks to all of the responses. They have helped a lot. We plan to visit ND and SD some time in late May or early June. I've requested some info from AAA and will probably get more from the individual states but your comments have certainly helped narrow the locations where we may want to look.

I'm not scared where I live now. The people are friendly but if you are not born and bred locally then you are always considered an outsider. I like living in an area where if you make friends then you feel you can do things with them, such as dining out, cookouts and such things. These things do not happen here with the "locals".

Keep the postings coming, all information is very helpful.

[Tlynn3]

Originally Posted by ncheel

Thanks to all of the responses. They have helped a lot. We plan to visit ND and SD some time in late May or early June. I've requested some info from AAA and will probably get more from the individual states but your comments have certainly helped narrow the locations where we may want to look.

I'm not scared where I live now. The people are friendly but if you are not born and bred locally then you are always considered an outsider. I like living in an area where if you make friends then you feel you can do things with them, such as dining out, cookouts and such things. These things do not happen here with the "locals".

Keep the postings coming, all information is very helpful.

I completly agree with you. I have been searching for a place like ND but with more hiking and mountains. Please let us know what you find when you visit. I cannot make a short trip, my trip visit can only be a move.
thanks

[robert dendinger]

Originally Posted by ncheel

I've been reading this thread and have found it all very interesting. My husband and I would like to move to ND after he retires but I'm somewhat cool to the idea for a number of reasons. First, never been to ND, never lived anywhere outside the state of NC, not really keen on living in an area where it's really flat and very windy and would like to live in rural area, do not care for large cities. I prefer something that has some mountains, fairly cool, not so humid summers, like 90's or lower with humidity lower than the temps. Is there anywhere like that in ND? Also, read something on flooding in some areas so not really crazy about living in that area. Also, read that some of the locals can be somewhat standoffish, is this true? Live in an area like that now and really don't care for it. Once I move somewhere I like to feel a part of the area/neighborhood. So does an area like this exist in ND or am I too picky?

Hi move to zeeland ND or linton houses are afforadable in zeeland and great hunting friendly people .they accepted me and I,M from calif .stay away from strassburg very mean speak german hate out siders who are not german.

[prairierose]

Originally Posted by Tlynn3

I completly agree with you. I have been searching for a place like ND but with more hiking and mountains. Please let us know what you find when you visit. I cannot make a short trip, my trip visit can only be a move.
thanks

If you are looking for hiking and mountains, you might like the Black Hills of South Dakota. Same friendly people and unlimited outdoor activities year around.

[Future Trooper]

Originally Posted by onevanillakiss4u

Hi everyone,

I'm thinking about leaving the state of Michigan. I've heard a lot of great things about ND. I'd be moving alone, single woman. Is there safe neighborhoods?
Can you tell me about the weather? Is it really hot in the summer? Is there a lot of snow in the winter?
How are the hospital jobs?
How is the cost of living? Cheap apartments? Any info would be great!!

Thank you so much!!

why dont you check out my thread about moving to North Dakota

[bismanpokerclub]

Originally Posted by gdude

why dont you check out my thread about moving to North Dakota

maybe you could put in a link so it could be found easily.

[Jammie]

Originally Posted by bismanpokerclub

maybe you could put in a link so it could be found easily.

That's exactly the thing to do. Here it is~

http://www.city-data.com/forum/north...th-dakota.html

Many new people who join the forum aren't familiar enough to find their way around well. I realize people get tired of repeating the same info, but it's always nice to make it as easy as possible for others.

To do a search~ near the top, click "search" enter one or two words and see what comes up.