North Dakota

North Dakota Relocation Information

North Dakota is bounded by the provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba, Canada on the north, by Minnesota on the east, by South Dakota on the south, and by Montana on the west. North Dakota is the 19th largest state by area, and with a population of approx. 642,000 is the 47th most populous state. The major industries of North Dakota include farming (wheat, barley, oats, flaxseed), cattle, mining (lignite, soft coal), and electrical power generation. North Dakota was admitted to the Union as the 39th state on November 2, 1889.

The name of the state was named after "Dakota", which was what the Sioux Indians called themselves. The nickname of the state of North Dakota is Peace Garden State, Flickertail State, and Roughrider State.

North Dakota has several state taxes, including a personal income tax, state sales tax, and property taxes.

State Capital: Bismarck
State Motto: " Liberty and union, now and forever, one and inseparable"
State Bird: Western Meadowlark
State Flower: Wild prairie rose
State Song: North Dakota Hymn
State Tree: American elm
State Fish: Northern pike

State Relocation Information Guide

State Ranking:
Most Liveable State: 12
Lowest Overall Taxes: 9
Best Environment for Education: 20
Lowest Crime: 1

In 2008, http://hpci.coldwellbanker.com/hpci_full.aspx looked at the cost of a typical 2,200-square-foot house with 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, a family room and a two-car garage. The neighborhood - a more subjective measure - is one "typical for corporate middle-management transferees." The following is a sample of cities in the state:

ND	Minot	$142,000
ND	Bismarck	$191,675
ND	Fargo	$224,426

Cities in the state that ranked in the top 100 "Best Places to Live" by CNNMoney.com include:

Bismarck
Fargo

Major cities in North Dakota include Fargo, Bismarck, the capital, and Grand Forks.

If you would like me to help you find a realtor in a specifc area of the state, just contact me and I would be happy to help you.

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