Livability Score

77
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Thunder Coffee
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Bonanzaville USA
Museum
Scheels Arena
Stadium
Unknown Name
Zoo
Admissions
Zoo
Arena
Zoo
Unknown Name
Zoo
Carousel Pavilion
Zoo
Red River Zoo
Zoo
Lifelong Learning Center
Zoo
Animal Health Center
Zoo
Otter
Zoo
Quonset Hut
Zoo
NDSU Baviary
Zoo
Residence
Zoo
Trapper Cabin
Zoo
Keeper Building/Education Animals
Zoo
Commisary
Zoo
South Building/Panda Building
Zoo
Wolf Holding
Zoo
West Acres Cinema
Cinema
Roger Maris Museum
Museum
Century 10 Cinema
Cinema
Thunder Road Family Fun Park
Theme Park
West Acres Bowl
Bowling Alley
Food and Drink (15) F
Unknown Name
Deli
Subway
Fast Food
Blarney Stone Pub- West Fargo
Bar
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Sweets
Sandy's Donuts
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Hooligan's
Bar
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Blvd Pub
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Bottle Barn
Alcohol
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Smashburger
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
HuHot Mongolian Grill
Fast Food
Happy Harry's
Alcohol
Qdoba
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Fitness (5) F
Soildcore
Gym
Profile by Sanford
Gym
Rustead Recreation Center
Gym
Unknown Name
Community Centre
CYCLEBAR
Gym
Family Wellness
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Snap Fitness
Gym
Groceries (2) F
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Meats by John & Wayne
Butcher
Cashwise Foods
Grocery Store
2B Fit Nutrition
Health Food
Natural Grocers
Grocery Store
Gigi's Cupcakes
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Hornbacher's Foods
Grocery Store
Hornbacher's
Grocery Store
Cash Wise Foods
Grocery Store
Parks (96) A+
South Elmwood Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
North Elmwood Park
Park
Charleswood Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Heritage Square
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Tower's Soccer Complex
Park
Northridge Way
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Scheels Soccer Complex
Park
Tower's Soccer Complex
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Citizens Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (11) D-
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Holiday
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Verizon
Electronics
Furniture For Less
Furniture
Menards
Home Improvement
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
ManStache Hair Lounge
Hairdresser
@Nails
Beauty
Cloud 9 Spa & Coffee
Beauty
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Fantasy Nails
Beauty
Men's Hair World
Hairdresser
Bee Seen Gear
Fashion
Walmart
Department Store
Edible Arrangements
Gift Shop
Northern Tool
Home Improvement
the Source
Hairdresser
H&I Nutrition
Nutrition Supplements
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Verizon
Electronics
Kohl's
Department Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in West Fargo.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.2% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in West Fargo is 104/100 - which is 11% higher than North Dakota.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime A-

West Fargo crime rates are 1,470 per 100k, which is 35% lower than North Dakota
Property Crime
1,288 crimes per 100k B
Violent Crime
183 crimes per 100k A
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employment A+

The median income in West Fargo is $87,674 - which is 48% higher than North Dakota.
Med. Household Income
$87,674 A+
Unemployment Rate
1.0% A+
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health D+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
West Fargo Fire Station
Fire Station
Seip Drug
Pharmacy
Sanford Medical Center Fargo
Hospital
Glacial Peak Cryotherapy
Clinic
Summit Center for Dentistry
Dentist
West Acres Station
Fire Station
Claudia McGrath Counseling, PLLC
Doctor
Osgood Station
Fire Station
Industrial Park Station
Fire Station
Hornbacher's
Pharmacy
Dental Care Fargo
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

West Fargo home prices are $241,800 - which is 47% higher than North Dakota
Home Price
$241,800 A
Home Appreciation Rate
21% A+
Home Affordability
2.8x (home price to income ratio) A
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schools B-

The West Fargo graduation rate is 94% - which is 6% higher than North Dakota
School Test Scores
54% D
High School Grad. Rates
94% A+
Elementary Schools (15) F
Brooks Harbor Elementary School
Westside Elementary School
South Elementary School
Eastwood Elementary School
Cheney Middle School
Freedom Elementary School
Clayton A Lodoen Kindergarten Center
L E Berger Elementary School
Cass County Career And Tech Center
West Fargo Spec Ed Unit
Trinity Elementary
Willow Park Elementary School
Aurora Elementary School
Liberty Middle School
West Fargo Sheyenne Middle School
Independence Elementary School
Osgood Kindergarten Center
Legacy Elementary School
Kennedy Elementary School
Deer Creek Elementary School
High Schools (2) F
West Fargo High School
West Fargo Sheyenne High School
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ratings A

West Fargo has an overall rating of 83% from 10 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (9)
From AreaVibes A+
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West Fargo, ND Area Guide

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West Fargo Area Facts

  • West Fargo has a Livability Score of 77/100, which is considered exceptional
  • West Fargo crime rates are 35% lower than the North Dakota average
  • Cost of living in West Fargo is 11% higher than the North Dakota average

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Diverse Community In Every Way 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) What I like most about West Fargo is the atmosphere, I think it has to be the most inclusive and friendliest if any towns I’ve ever lived. The community itself is also extremely diverse, with the added benefit of a great public school system. With everything going on in the cou ...Read More ntry the students are safe and the staff does an excellent job in taking care of them.

Being a community first town, there are a lot of opportunities to meet neighbors. There are gatherings like this in the summer and winter, and regualrular include New Neighbor Nights. We celebrate the different people who moved into the community, in addition to their cultures and some of what we have to offer.

There’s one mall in town as well as a couple of restaurants and stores, of which reflect the diversity in the town. There’s also a sky zoo and one of my favorite things, several movie theaters. We have a fairground close to the cities edge where concerts are held quite often. I love West Fargo, and hope you do to. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in West Fargo? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      South Elmwood Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      North Elmwood Park
      Charleswood Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Bonanzaville USA
      Scheels Arena
      Unknown Name
      Admissions
      Arena
      Unknown Name
      Carousel Pavilion
      Red River Zoo

      Food & Drink

      Unknown Name
      Subway
      Blarney Stone Pub- West Fargo
      DQ Grill & Chill
      Jimmy John's
      Taco Bell
      Nothing Bundt Cakes
      Sandy's Donuts

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in West Fargo? Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in West Fargo.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in West Fargo? The cost of living in West Fargo is 104/100 - which is 11% higher than North Dakota.
      West Fargo
      104

      4% more expensive than average

      North Dakota
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in West Fargo? West Fargo crime rates are 1,470, which are 35% lower than North Dakota
      Total Crime
      1,470 per 100k people

      37% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 69

      37% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -12%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in West Fargo? The median income in West Fargo is $87,674 which is 48% higher than North Dakota.
      Median household income
      $87,67458% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $41,43039% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      79% lower than the US average

      D+ Health & Safety

      Is West Fargo a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are West Fargo home prices? West Fargo home prices are $241,800 - which is 47% higher than North Dakota
      Median home value
      $241,80031% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9571% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      66%

      4% higher than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does West Fargo have good schools? The West Fargo graduation rate is 94% - which is 6% higher than North Dakota
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      13% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      54%

      13% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      4% higher than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is West Fargo a good place to live? West Fargo has an overall rating of 83% from 10 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      83%

      10 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      89%

      9 total surveys

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