Washington
The Washington neighborhood is on Fargo’s north side. It is dotted with churches, parks and educational facilities, including Washington Elementary, Ben Franklin Junior High, and North High School. It is primarily a single-family neighborhood with a few duplexes, condominiums and apartment buildings scattered throughout.
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 |
2,848 |
2,842 |
2,924 |
| Housing Units |
1,145 |
1,148 |
1,215 |
| Owner |
662 |
687 |
697 |
| Renter |
416 |
420 |
494 |
| Homeownership |
58% |
60% |
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| U.S. Bureau of the Census, Fargo Planning Dept |
Typical range of values for owner-occupied homes (2003): $68,940 to $127,800
Median age of owner-occupied homes: 1950 (1900-2002)
Annexed into cit:y 1921–1956
Elephant Park - playground, ball diamonds, open areas, picnic facilities, tennis, soccer, restrooms), Oxbow Park open area), Washington schoolyard - playground and open area, North High School - ball diamonds, swimming, football, indoor ice skating, tennis, open area, Roosevelt Park - playground, ice skating/hockey, open area, restrooms, Holy Spirit schoolyard
El Zagel Golf Course
Bikeway map PDF (class 1 path along 45th St)
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Schools
District 1 (Fargo Public Schools), Map
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Elections
ND Legislative 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 routes serve neighborhood (3 routes)
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Washington Neighborhood Association (dmayo@cityoffargo.com for contact info)
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