West Fargo, North Dakota
Among the top 23% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 68% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 52% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 33% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 77% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 60% of US places
- top 1% for cost of living
- top 2% for walkability
- bottom 2% for air quality
West Fargo is a mid-size city in North Dakota with about 39,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and C for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include cost of living, walkability, and commute time. It rates lower on airport distance and air quality.
Official websitewestfargond.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Dry · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 3.6 in0.7 in
humid 45%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$97k83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$39kbetter than 99% of US places
Home Value$282k75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 37% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 24% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.31%better than 34% of US places
Income Tax2.50%better than 82% of US places
Sales Tax7.04%better than 55% of US places
Estimated total tax burden8.63%better than 70% of US places
Unemployment0.8%better than 77% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)9°F2nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)71°F17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation25.0 in19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall51.4 inbetter than 13% of US places
Sunny Days229 daysbetter than 45% of US places
Summer Humidity60°Fbetter than 76% of US places
Comfortable Days86 daysbetter than 61% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk42.7better than 79% of US places
Air Quality58 AQIbetter than 2% of US places
School Quality64.5better than 59% of US places
Violent Crime923/100kbetter than 40% of US places
Property Crime1310/100kbetter than 36% of US places
Community
Population38,65396th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age32.514th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2151st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0056th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)88.4%58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)2.9%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.3%42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.0%80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.5%67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time18 minbetter than 91% of US places
Walkability14.4/20better than 98% of US places
Airport Distance223 mibetter than 6% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access93.8%better than 79% of US places
Amenities Nearby47.09better than 38% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 53% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is West Fargo an affordable place to live?
- West Fargo is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $39k, better than 100% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in West Fargo?
- The median home value in West Fargo is $282k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in West Fargo?
- Median household income in West Fargo is $97k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in West Fargo?
- Median gross rent in West Fargo is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is West Fargo safe?
- West Fargo is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 923/100k (better than 40%). Property crime is 1310/100k.
- What is the weather like in West Fargo?
- West Fargo averages 71°F in July and 9°F in January, with 25.0 in of annual precipitation and about 229 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in West Fargo?
- Public-school quality in West Fargo is about average, scoring better than 59% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in West Fargo?
- The average one-way commute in West Fargo is 18 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)