West Fargo is a medium-sized city located in the state of North Dakota. With a population of 39,985 people and eight associated neighborhoods, West Fargo is the fifth largest community in North Dakota. West Fargo has seen a significant amount of newer housing growth in recent years. Quite often, new home construction is the result of new residents moving in who are middle class or wealthier, attracted by jobs, a healthy local economy, or other amenities as they leave nearby or far away areas for greener pastures. This seems to be the case in West Fargo, where the median household income is $96,929.00.
West Fargo real estate is some of the most expensive in North Dakota, although West Fargo house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.
Also of interest is that West Fargo has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 7.38% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
West Fargo is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 44.72% of adults in West Fargo have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher.
The per capita income in West Fargo in 2022 was $46,528, which is wealthy relative to North Dakota and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $186,112 for a family of four.
The people who call West Fargo home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of West Fargo residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in West Fargo include German, Norwegian, Swedish, Irish, and English.
The most common language spoken in West Fargo is English. Other important languages spoken here include African languages and Arabic.