Apartments for rent in West Fargo, ND

The town of West Fargo, North Dakota is home to just under 32,000 residents. Families with young children are a frequent sight, as kids under 5 make up an above-average 8% of the population, while retirees are less well-represented. At an average age of just under 36, the city's population skews younger than most cities in North Dakota. Home ownership is more common than renting in West Fargo, and 35% of residents rent. The average rent for West Fargo is $77/month more than the state average.

There are four primary industries in West Fargo: healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and finance. Together, these industries make up 30% of the city's workforce. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 11% of residents work in sales, making it the top field in the city. West Fargo workers earn an average annual income of about $85,000, more than the average North Dakota resident. The city's average income also compares favorably to the national average of $73,345. West Fargo has a relatively large concentration of college graduates compared to the national average (13%), as 18% of the city's residents older than 25 possess a Bachelor's Degree. Furthermore, 24% possess a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.

Averaging about 17 minutes, West Fargo's commute time is faster than around 70% of cities in North Dakota. Driving a vehicle is the typical mode of getting to work, selected by 55% of workers, while public transportation is not widely used. Not many residents walk to work.