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Roosevelt/NDSU

The Roosevelt/NDSU area is a residential neighborhood in central Fargo. It is located between the NDSU campus and downtown and is home to a varied mix of housing types. but rental options dominate. 

The housing stock includes some single- family, detached homes and a few condos, duplex, triplex, conversions and apartment buildings.  In addition, NDSU offers 12 residence halls which include a wide variety of options for students.

Roosevelt Elementary is located in the center of the neighborhood. The school playground and Roosevelt Park (north of 12th Avenue) provide nearby recreational opportunities for area residents.

Neighborhood maps (PDF files)
 Roosevelt_NDSU_gm  Roosevelt_NDSU_lm 
neighborhood base map or land use, routes, trails 

 

1990 2000 2004 est.
Population 8,299 8,151 8,273
Housing Units 2,961 2,998 3,062
Owner  698 743 774
Renter 2,088 2,107 2,192
Homeownership 24% 25%
U.S. Bureau of the Census, Fargo Planning Dept

Typical range of values for owner-occupied homes (2003): $60,500 to $114,740

Median age of owner-occupied homes: 1921 (1890-2003)

Annexed into city: 1921–1998

 

 
Parks

Roosevelt Park (playground, ice skating/hockey, open area, restrooms) and Roosevelt Schoolyard (playground and open area), Johnson Park (playground, recreational paths, open areas, picnic facilities, restrooms) American Legion Soccer Complex and green space around NDSU campus

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 #44 and District #45. 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 this neighborhood (3 routes, plus campus circulator)

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Neighborhood Organizations

Roosevelt/NDSU Association

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