West Fargo SnackAbility
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Crime in West Fargo summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in West Fargo. Key points include:
There were 482 total crimes in West Fargo in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in West Fargo is 1,178.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in West Fargo is 163.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in West Fargo is 1,014.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in West Fargo is -44.41% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In West Fargo Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
West Fargo / 100k People |
North Dakota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 482 | 1,178.1 | 1,936.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 67 | 163.8 | 254.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 2.4 | 2.6 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 5 | 12.2 | 27.4 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 39 | 95.3 | 174.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 415 | 1,014.3 | 1,682.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 95 | 232.2 | 271.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 282 | 689.2 | 1,229.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 38 | 92.9 | 181.0 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in West Fargo summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in West Fargo. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around North Dakota. Key points include:
The cost of living in West Fargo is 109 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in West Fargo is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in West Fargo is $348,750.
The median income in West Fargo is $90,665.
West Fargo's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In West Fargo Comparison Table
| Living Expense | West Fargo | North Dakota | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 94 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 124 | 87 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 104 | 102 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 99 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
West Fargo, ND Weather
The average high in West Fargo is 52.6° and the average low is 31.8°.
There are 48.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 23.5 inches of precipitation each year with 50.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | West Fargo |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 52.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 31.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 48.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 23.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 50.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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West Fargo Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in West Fargo
The current population in West Fargo is 40,094. The population has increased 68.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40,094 | 2.0% |
| 2023 | 39,325 | 1.7% |
| 2022 | 38,653 | 2.0% |
| 2021 | 37,913 | 4.1% |
| 2020 | 36,406 | 2.9% |
| 2019 | 35,397 | 2.8% |
| 2018 | 34,419 | 4.0% |
| 2017 | 33,089 | 4.9% |
| 2016 | 31,557 | 5.6% |
| 2015 | 29,892 | 5.4% |
| 2014 | 28,371 | 5.0% |
| 2013 | 27,014 | 4.7% |
| 2012 | 25,793 | 4.1% |
| 2011 | 24,768 | 3.8% |
| 2010 | 23,868 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in West Fargo
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West Fargo is:
83.1% White with 33,325 White residents.
5.2% African American with 2,074 African American residents.
1.2% American Indian with 488 American Indian residents.
2.0% Asian with 782 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 130 Other residents.
4.4% Two Or More with 1,756 Two Or More residents.
3.8% Hispanic with 1,539 Hispanic residents.
| Race | West Fargo | ND | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.1% | 81.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 5.2% | 3.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 4.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.0% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.4% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.8% | 4.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in West Fargo
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West Fargo is 49.1% female with 19,670 female residents.
West Fargo is 50.9% male with 20,424 male residents.
| Gender | West Fargo | ND | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 48.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.9% | 51.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in West Fargo for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in West Fargo completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in West Fargo completed 9-12th grade.
18.0% of adults in West Fargo completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in West Fargo completed some college.
15.0% of adults in West Fargo completed associate's degree.
27.0% of adults in West Fargo completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in West Fargo completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in West Fargo completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in West Fargo completed doctorate degree.
| Education | West Fargo | ND | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 18.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 15.0% | 14.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For West Fargo, North Dakota
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3.2% of households in West Fargo earn Less than $10,000.
2.7% of households in West Fargo earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.3% of households in West Fargo earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.8% of households in West Fargo earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.1% of households in West Fargo earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.5% of households in West Fargo earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.2% of households in West Fargo earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.5% of households in West Fargo earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.3% of households in West Fargo earn $150,000 to $199,999.
14.4% of households in West Fargo earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | West Fargo | ND | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.2% | 4.6% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.7% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.3% | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.8% | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.1% | 10.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.5% | 16.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.2% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.5% | 18.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.3% | 9.0% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 14.4% | 9.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
