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West Fargo, ND

West Fargo, ND.

Population: 40,631 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$361,003
1-year appreciation
+3.0%
3-year appreciation
+7.6%
5-year appreciation
+20.6%
10-year appreciation
+44.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$361,003
House Price Index
453.0 (+6.4% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
+0.6%
Days to pending
31 days
New listings (monthly)
56

Rents

Typical rent
$1,282/mo
1-year rent change
+5.3%
1BR fair-market rent
$1,020/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,720/mo

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
91.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
11.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
16
Elementary schools
9
Middle schools
3
High schools
3

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards
iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather, hail, coldWave

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
24.1 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
50
Days with Good air quality
180
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2

Amenities

Nearest airport
West Fargo Municipal Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hector International Airport (FAR) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
35
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+476 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,004
Median annual property tax
$3,950
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
81.3%

Employment & development

Total county employment
112,358
Average weekly wage
$1,243
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
720

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents