The survey respondents included 28% first-time homebuyers, and of all buyers, 20% bought newly constructed homes. Check out some of the survey findings:
- Where did they come from? Approximately 1/3 of the respondents previously lived in Moorhead and approximately 1/3 in Fargo, West Fargo, or elsewhere in North Dakota. The remaining 1/3 lived elsewhere, mostly in Minnesota outside of Moorhead.
- What influenced their decisions? Besides the features of the home, buyers said:
- Value of the home purchased
- Neighborhood features
- Wanted to be a Minnesota resident
- How did they rate Moorhead’s community features?
- Most homebuyers (88.4%) surveyed said they were satisfied or very satisfied with their neighborhoods.
- Most homebuyers (75.8%) surveyed said they were satisfied or very satisfied with Moorhead’s affordability and cost of living, which is receiving a higher satisfaction score than last year.
- Most homebuyers (82.6%) surveyed who hadan opinion said they were satisfied or very satisfied with Moorhead’s K-12 education, which is receiving a higher satisfaction score than last year.
- Most homebuyers (80.5%) surveyed said they were satisfied or very satisfied with Moorhead’s Parks and Recreation opportunities.
- What do they like best about their neighborhoods?
- Near natural or recreational amenity (e.g., green space, water, golf course, pathways)
- The neighbors or neighborhood
- Quiet and peaceful
- Well established with mature trees
- Connectivity within infrastructure/ease of access: I-94, HWY 10, major arterial streets
- What would they say to other potential homebuyers about buying a home in Moorhead?
- Better home value than surrounding areas (e.g., larger homes/lots for less cost)
- It’s nice, quiet, and friendly
- Great neighborhoods and community, especially to raise a family
- Moorhead has a small town feeling
- It’s on the grow
Please share the survey with prospective homebuyers and ask them to visit makeMoorheadhome.com. Our residents’ opinions speak for themselves!
If you have questions about Moorhead or would like additional copies of the City of Moorhead 2015 “Fast Facts”, please contact Lisa Bode.
