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Moorhead Homebuyer Survey results are in

New residents very satisfied with Moorhead neighborhoods

Post Date:08/25/2014 8:15 am

The City is excited to hear from our newest residents.  Some notable survey results: 

  • 37% of respondents most recently lived in Moorhead before buying their current home; 34% lived in Fargo or West Fargo; and 7% came from states outside of Minnesota or North Dakota, or from another country.
  • Besides the features of their homes, the most common reasons people chose to purchase their homes in Moorhead were:
    • Value of the home purchased
    • Neighborhood features
    • Wanting to live in Minnesota
  • 89% of Moorhead homebuyers surveyed said they were satisfied or very satisfied with their neighborhoods.
  • 71.4% of Moorhead homebuyers surveyed said they were satisfied or very satisfied with Moorhead's affordability and cost of living. 

For more information, please check out the full survey results

For further information about buying a home in Moorhead, including building incentives, flood protection, schools, and neighborhoods, please visit our website or contact Lisa Bode, Community Development Division Manager, 218.299.5372.

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