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West Fargo, ND

Founded 1926Cass CountyElev. 273 m
Population
39,325
Median home
$302,200
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
17
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About West Fargo

West Fargo is a city in North Dakota with about 39,325 residents. West Fargo was founded in 1926 and sits in Cass County. The median age is 32.7 and the median household income is $96,877. Homes carry a median value of $302,200, and about 64% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (85.9%). Around 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 18 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
39,325
Median age
32.7
Median household income
$96,877
Per-capita income
$48,454
Poverty rate
6.1%
High-school grad or higher
97.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
45.2%
Unemployment
1.1%
Avg. commute
18.2 min
Work from home
9.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White85.9%
Hispanic or Latino2.3%
Black3.6%
Asian2.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts50%
Sales & office18.9%
Service13.6%
Production, transportation & material moving10.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$302,200
Median gross rent
$1,075/mo
Owner-occupied
64.2%
Median year built
2003
Households
15,547
Avg. household size
2.52

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

West Fargo has 17 public schools — 9 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading57%
Math51%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

WEST FARGO COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
WEST FARGO HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
WEST FARGO HIGH VIRTUAL ACADEMYHighGrades 9–12
WEST FARGO SHEYENNE HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
CHENEY MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
LIBERTY MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
WEST FARGO MIDDLE VIRTUAL ACADEMYMiddleGrades 6–8
AURORA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
BROOKS HARBOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
EASTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
FREEDOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
L E BERGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
LEGACY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime46% below national
West Fargo207
North Dakota283
United States386
↑ 41% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime32% below national
West Fargo1,330
North Dakota1,973
United States1,952
↓ 13% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, West Fargo Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around West Fargo.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Cass County
Ice stormVery High
Strong windVery High
Winter weatherVery High
HailRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

West Fargo is in Cass County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

West Fargo was founded in 1926 and sits in Cass County. Elevation ~273 m.

Map of West Fargo
West Fargo, ND
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Nearby cities
Fargo (4 mi)Horace (7 mi)Mapleton (7 mi)Casselton (15 mi)Hillsboro (38 mi)Wahpeton (43 mi)

Common questions

West Fargo — frequently asked

What is the population of West Fargo, North Dakota?
West Fargo has a population of about 39,325, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in West Fargo?
The median home value in West Fargo is $302,200, and the median gross rent is $1,075/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is West Fargo safe? What is the crime rate?
West Fargo Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 207 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does West Fargo face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Cass County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, strong wind, winter weather.
How many schools are in West Fargo?
West Fargo has 17 public schools (9 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in West Fargo?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near West Fargo. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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