Longfellow
The Longfellow neighborhood became part of the City of Fargo in the 1960s and 1970s. It is a residential neighborhood that gets its name from Longfellow Elementary, which is located in the northeast corner of the neighborhood.
Longfellow is rich in natural resources, with riverfront access via the multi-purpose trail that parallels the river throughout the city, in addition to North Oaks, Holm and Longfellow parks. Edgewood Golf Course and Cardinal Muench Seminary are located on the northernmost edge of the neighborhood.
Neighborhood Maps (PDF files)
Neighborhood Base Map
Land Use, Routes & Trails
Fargo Census Data for This Neighborhood
| Metric/Year |
1990 |
2000 |
2004 est. |
| Population |
3,194 |
2,989 |
2,989 |
| Housing Units |
963 |
981 |
981 |
| Owner |
935 |
966 |
966 |
| Renter |
14 |
9 |
9 |
| Homeownership |
97% |
98% |
|
| Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census, Fargo Planning Dept |
Typical range of values for owner-occupied homes (2003): $128,900 to $278,500
Median age of owner-occupied homes: 1972 (1930-2001)
Annexed into city: 1960–1976
Borders the Red River and includes Longfellow Park (ball diamonds, basketball, recreational paths, open area, ice skating/hockey, playground), North Oaks Park, Holm Park and VA Hospital Park, Edgewood Golf Course (golf and sledding)
Bikeway map PDF
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Schools
District 1 (Fargo Public Schools), Map
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Elections
ND Legislative District #44. Use the County's "precinct finder" to find out where to vote.
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Police Beat
North District
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Transit
Metro Area Transit serves the neighborhood with 1 route on Elm Street
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N/A
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