Living in West Fargo, North Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Fargo · Census data 2020–2024
West Fargo has 40,094 residents with a median age of 33.3. The median household income is $90,665 (18% higher than the North Dakota median), the median home value is $321,900, the median rent is $1,111/month.
West Fargo at a glance
- Population
- 40,094
- Median age
- 33.3State: 35.9
- Median household income
- $90,665State: $76,657
- Median home value
- $321,900State: $249,900
- Median rent
- $1,111/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 64.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.1%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is West Fargo a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 18% higher than the North Dakota median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 8.8%.
Cons: Home values 29% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Fargo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Fargo the median home value is $321,900, 3% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,111 per month, which is 26.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,958 a month in housing costs.
West Fargo median household income
The median household income in West Fargo is $90,665 and the income per person is $48,836. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line (North Dakota: 10.8%).
Housing in West Fargo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 16,560
- Owner-occupied
- 64.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.6%
- Vacant
- 4.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2004
- Average household size
- 2.52
West Fargo demographics
- Population
- 40,094
- Median age
- 33.3
- Under 18
- 26%
- 65 and older
- 12.4%
- Households
- 15,841
- Foreign-born
- 5.1%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Fargo ›
Education in West Fargo
42.1% of adults 25 and older in West Fargo have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Dakota: 32.7%), and 14.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Fargo
- Unemployment rate
- 1.1%State: 2.8%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 10.2%
- Drive alone
- 82.6%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.8%
West Fargo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Fargo | 40,094 | $90,665 | $321,900 | $1,111 |
| Fargo | 131,627 | $66,998 | $281,900 | $946 |
| Reile's Acres | 1,032 | $192,500 | $475,600 | — |
| Frontier | 169 | $122,500 | $385,300 | — |
| Horace | 4,588 | $138,578 | $414,500 | $2,146 |
| Mapleton | 1,352 | $119,432 | $310,200 | $1,042 |
| Harwood | 819 | $145,139 | $321,100 | — |
| Moorhead | 45,036 | $72,761 | $249,000 | $1,033 |
| Dilworth | 4,713 | $90,694 | $261,800 | $1,085 |
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What is the median household income in West Fargo, ND?
The median household income in West Fargo is $90,665, 18% higher than the North Dakota median of $76,657 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in West Fargo?
The median home value in West Fargo is $321,900, compared with $249,900 in North Dakota.
How much is rent in West Fargo?
The median gross rent in West Fargo is $1,111 per month, about 26.6% of household income.
Is West Fargo, ND a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 18% higher than the North Dakota median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 8.8%. Minuses: home values 29% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in West Fargo?
The median age in West Fargo is 33.3 years (North Dakota: 35.9).
How long is the commute in West Fargo?
The average commute to work in West Fargo is 17 minutes; 10.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Fargo?
The unemployment rate in West Fargo is 1.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Fargo?
42.1% of adults in West Fargo have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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