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    City vs city

    Fargo, ND vs Bismarck, ND

    FargoBismarck
    Population129,06474,146
    Population growth (1 yr)1.4%0.6%
    Median home value$269,800$291,400
    Median rent$916$992
    Household income$66,029$77,608
    Unemployment3.9%3.6%
    Bachelor's degree+29%27%
    State crime /100k1,7351,735

    Gold marks the better number on each line.

    Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023 vs 2022); FBI Crime Data Explorer (statewide).

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