River Drive
The River Drive neighborhood parallels the Red River and is made up of single-family detached housing with a few twinhomes and about 15 apartment buildings, including the Waterford Estates Retirement Community.
Because of its location on this river, this neighborhood has direct access to the Nature Conservancy Park and Lemke Park. University Drive is its western border which provides access to a variety of commercial services.
Neighborhood maps (PDF files)
Neighborhood Base Map
Land Use, Routes & Trails
Fargo Census Data for This Neighborhood
| Metric/Year |
1990 |
2000 |
2004 est. |
| Population |
980 |
1,312 |
1,331 |
| Housing Units |
319 |
530 |
536 |
| Owner |
208 |
300 |
319 |
| Renter |
103 |
179 |
179 |
| Homeownership |
65% |
57% |
|
| Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census, Fargo Planning Dept |
Typical range of values for owner-occupied homes (2003): $130,000 to $363,000
Median Age of owner-occupied homes: 1978 (1960–2001)
Annexed into city: 1972–1988
Borders the Red River and includes the South Dam, Lemke Park and Conservancy (playground, ball diamond, soccer, recreational path, open area) and the Fargo Lions Conservancy Park
Bikeway map PDF (class 1 path along River and University Dr)
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Schools
District 1 (Fargo Public Schools), Map
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Elections
ND Legislative District #46. Find your voting precinct: Cass County Voting Precincts.
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Police Beat
South District
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Transit
Metro Area Transit serves this neighborhood (1 route on University Drive)
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N/A
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