Jefferson/Carl Ben
The Jefferson/Carl Ben neighborhood gets it name from two of the schools that are located in the neighborhood. The current Jefferson Elementary (1923) is being replaced with a new elementary school building (to open 2007) and Carl Ben Eileson Elementary was replaced with Carl Ben Eileson Middle School (opened 2006). Agassiz Middle School is also located in the neighborhood (along University Drive).
The housing stock is a mix of owner-occupied and renter-occupied housing. The area enjoys convenient access to a number of parks and services in both downtown Fargo and along the 13th Avenue and University Drive corridors.
The Main Avenue commercial district borders the north side of the neighborhood and accounts for some of the mix of uses that is seen between Main Avenue and 2nd Avenue South.
Neighborhood Maps (PDF files)
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| neighborhood base map or |
land use, routes, trails |
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1990
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2000
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2004 est.
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| Population |
7,164 |
6,555 |
6,555 |
| Housing Units |
2,909 |
2,977 |
2,977 |
| Owner |
1,558 |
1,621 |
1,621 |
| Renter |
1,226 |
1,243 |
1,243 |
| Homeownership |
54% |
54% |
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| U.S. Bureau of the Census, Fargo Planning Dept |
Typical range of values for owner-occupied homes (2003): $58,000 to $106,400
Median age of owner-occupied homes: 1935 (1880–1998)
Annexed into city: 1921–1975
McCormick Park (ball diamonds, basketball, recreational paths, open area, sledding, playground, volleyball, restrooms), Agassiz schoolyard, Jefferson Schoolyard (playground, ice skating/hockey, open area), Jefferson West Park (basketball, recreational paths, open area, picnic facilities, playground, tennis) and Teamster’s Park (playground and picnic area)
Bikeway map PDF
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Schools
District 1
(Fargo Public Schools), Map
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Elections
ND Legislative District #21 and District #11. Use the County's "precinct finder" to find out where to vote.
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Police Beat
South District
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Transit
Metro Area Transit serves the neighborhood (3 routes)
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Jefferson/Carl Ben Association
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