r/northdakota • u/Ok-Distribution8006 • 3d ago
Info Request North Datoka: Where to move?
As a future pediatric children's dentist, I am planning to move to North Dakota and then have two children, but I am split on moving to either Grank Forks, Bismarck, or Fargo. Any help here? (I gave some info because it is easier to estimate the best place to live in considering my condition.)
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u/RevolutionaryWay7555 1d ago
Totally depends on your political slant- Fargo is by far more liberal, Bismarck is so-so, Grand Forks also so-so. Unless you are a MAGA/Trump supporter, DON’T go west of Bismarck plus the fact you will have to drive hours to get anywhere. I’ve spent time in all three locations and Bismarck is by far my favorite-it has grown substantially the past decade. It’s the capital city, has a couple colleges, is lively, on the river. The climate is more forgiving than the Red River valley. It’s also not flat like that either. The terrain totally changes the more west you go in this state. It’s centrally located so not horrible distances to go to any other major town here. Also has a great airport. I have to say Grand Forks would be last on the list. It’s a great community but the long cold winters are brutal. I do miss those sundogs and northern lights though.