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West Fargo, ND

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West Fargo, ND

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 26
Population39,325
Foreign Born2.5%
Population Density2,431people per mi²
Median Age32.7 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

98/100

2% below national average

A

The Real Cost of Living in West Fargo, North Dakota

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $17k$32k
Comfortable $59k$86k
Luxury $158k+$245k+
Elite (Top 5%) $186k+$289k+
Affordability Ratio

112%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean88%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
11
Poor
3
Negative
2

Groceries

5 within 10 miles

1.8mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

2.5mi

Airport

West Fargo Muni Airport-D54

2mi

Post Office

USPS — Fargo, ND

3.5mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf6Nearest 3.9 mi
Camping20Nearest 20.1 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range6Nearest 1.2 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C+
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$97k-0.1%
29% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$1.1M
65% above US avg
College Educated
45.2%
29% above US avg
WFH
9.8%
31% below US avg
Homeownership
64.2%
2% below US avg
Median Home
$302k
7% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 82% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
11.3
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−15.4%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+6.7%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.07 / 1k Residents61% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.18 / 1k Residents27% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−37.6%
Burglary
2.21 / 1k Residents12% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
6.23 / 1k Residents42% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.03 / 1k Residents29% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+18Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for West Fargo, North Dakota
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Inherited from parent state — no local data available.

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B+
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B
Fair8.8% of income
Property Rights
B-
GoodIJ Grade B-
Firearm Rights
B
GoodFPC Grade B
Homeschooling
C+
WeakModerate regulation

Energy independence: Net exporter (500% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
B
Broadly OpenTribal · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A-
Broadly LegalMedical + Decrim.

Homesteading

Growing Season155 days192 frost-free
Annual Rainfall25.4"
Elevation899 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
B-
Defensible

Workable tactical position. Some exposure to population density or targets, but generally defensible in a crisis.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A+
Great1213 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor2,431/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C-
Weak3 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 147 mi · coast 1161 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$81.8M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityMinneapolis430k people are 218 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital184 miBismarck, ND
Nearest Prison3.1 mi2 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T05:31:29.000Z

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