Living in West Fargo
West Fargo is a large place in North Dakota, United States, home to 33,597 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are single parents (top 1%, #6 of 6,237), low-income families (top 1%, #10 of 8,006), young families (top 1%, #17 of 11,898).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about West Fargo
- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- The Sheyenne runs through or right past it.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 31 min and sets around 23:42; in late June it sets around 4:26.
How West Fargo ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In North Dakota | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 78 | #17 of 11,898 | #1 of 13 | Map |
| Low-income household | 70 | #29 of 9,771 | #2 of 17 | Map |
| Low-income family | 77 | #10 of 8,006 | #1 of 8 | Map |
| Single parent | 79 | #6 of 6,237 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 60 | #4,647 of 9,474 | #4 of 10 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 69 | #1,567 of 9,474 | #2 of 10 | Map |
| Early retiree | 61 | #4,411 of 10,762 | #3 of 22 | Map |
| Single professional | 60 | #1,659 of 4,537 | #2 of 2 | Map |
| Young professional | 61 | #1,728 of 4,444 | #2 of 2 | Map |
| DINKS | 62 | #1,786 of 3,053 | #2 of 2 | Map |
| Remote worker | 67 | #589 of 7,271 | #1 of 14 | Map |
| Commuter | 76 | #503 of 6,227 | #2 of 4 | Map |
| Car-free household | 58 | #1,858 of 3,933 | #2 of 2 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 74 | #17 of 8,006 | #2 of 8 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 65 | #95 of 12,111 | #1 of 28 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 53 | #2,136 of 4,114 | #2 of 2 | Map |
| Expat professional | 64 | #2,683 of 7,271 | #2 of 14 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 70 | #1,695 of 9,474 | #2 of 10 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 63 | #1,972 of 18,063 | #54 of 70 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 18 | #9,472 of 16,523 | #41 of 58 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 61 | #2,229 of 18,063 | #59 of 70 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 69 | #2,337 of 16,523 | #2 of 58 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 70 | #2,515 of 21,167 | #2 of 105 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #1,958 of 12,111 | #10 of 28 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 67 | #2,746 of 12,111 | #2 of 28 | Map |
| Digital native | 54 | #1,744 of 4,750 | #2 of 2 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Fargo 8 km
- Moorhead (Minnesota) 10 km
- Wahpeton 71 km
- Detroit Lakes 80 km
- Valley City 84 km
- Fergus Falls 91 km
- Crookston 102 km
- Grand Forks 117 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.