West Fargo, ND

West Fargo, North Dakota

West Fargo, North Dakota is 5 miles W of Fargo, North Dakota (center to center) and 218 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is in Cass county. The city is part of the Fargo - Moorhead metro area. The population of West Fargo is 14,940.

The People and Families of West Fargo

In West Fargo, about 63% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, West Fargo had a median family income of $51,765. West Fargo is one of the richer cities in North Dakota. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. There aren't a lot of poor people in West Fargo. The people of the city can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city.

Political Inclinations

Among West Fargo political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $2,252. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

West Fargo Housing

Of the housing in West Fargo, approximately 68% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city. Real estate taxes per home are higher in West Fargo than most places in North Dakota.

Commuting

In West Fargo, 95% of commuters drive to work. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

West Fargo strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Dakota):

Category	Trophy
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 5%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 8%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 8%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 17%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 17%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 18%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of West Fargo, ND

Comparing West Fargo to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Dakota (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

West Fargo Almanac

West Fargo Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

West Fargo Public Libraries

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West Fargo Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by West Fargo residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, West Fargo, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

West Fargo High Schools (2004)

WEST FARGO HIGH SCHOOL
801 9TH ST E
701-356-2050
Serves 1,585 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

West Fargo Colleges

(List of All North Dakota Colleges)

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