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West Fargo

A city of 40,094 people in North Dakota
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Map of West Fargo: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land2.2%233 of 10,432 acres
Trails6.2 mi0.4 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves196 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About West Fargo

City in North Dakota, United States
1926Established
38,626Population
14.7 sq miArea
896 ftElevation

West Fargo is a city in Cass County, North Dakota, United States. West Fargo is classified as the western neighboring city of Fargo. The population was 38,626 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 41,027 in 2024, making it the fifth-most populous city in North Dakota. It is part of the Fargo–Moorhead, ND-MN metropolitan area. It is one of the state's fastest growing cities.

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ZIP code58078
Area code701
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Housing in West Fargo

$359K▲ 3% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical West Fargo home is worth about $359,000, up 3% in a year, 23% above the North Dakota typical home.

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Safety in West Fargo

B−

Safety Grade B-

West Fargo reports less crime per resident than 53% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

Violent crime per 1,000
West Fargo 1.8
North Dakota 2.4
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
West Fargo 9.5
North Dakota 14.9
U.S. 15.5
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B+

School Grade B+

The public schools West Fargo’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 74% of North Dakota’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

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DistrictWEST FARGO 6Schools18

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within ND. Ratings are from neighbors.

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