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Overall Rating: 86/100 · 55,000 veterans (9.2% of population)
100% exempt from state income tax
0.99% average effective rate
Up to $120,000
No veteran-specific exemptions (5% state)
$85,000
VA Medical Center
2101 North Elm Street, Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 232-3241
Primary care, mental health, specialty care, telehealth
Tuition waiver
Guard members and veterans qualify for in-state tuition assistance
4-year value: $28,000
Median Home
$390,000
1BR Rent
$850/mo
COL Index
94
Unemployment
2.3%
Major employers: Sanford Health, Microsoft, Bobcat Company, North Dakota State University
Pros: VA facility, tax-free military retirement, low unemployment, affordable housing
Cons: Extremely cold winters, remote location
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$0 down, no PMI. Funding fee waived for service-connected veterans.
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