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West Fargo, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Clay County County
West Fargo, ND
At a Glance
How West Fargo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Fargo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is West Fargo a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
West Fargo residents earn a median household income of $96,877 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,454. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,520 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Fargo is $302,200 , 7% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $348,706. Median rent is $1,075/month, with 24.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.
Safety & Crime
West Fargo reports 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,530/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
45.2% of adults in West Fargo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% above the national average). 97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Fargo has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.