salaryWest Fargo is the 5th-largest city in North Dakota that we track, with 40,094 residents. Rent is lower than in 62% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 17.3 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $57,320 a year. That is $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other North Dakota cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of North Dakota. It is number 12 of 13 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in West Fargo?
Share of households by yearly income. 32.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in West Fargo
| Size | West Fargo | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $765 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $941 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,177 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,648 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,681 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is West Fargo overall?
Everyday prices in North Dakota overall are 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for West Fargo, so the North Dakota figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in West Fargo
Life in West Fargo
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in West Fargo?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $801 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $321,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $32,190 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in West Fargo, ND?
Renting in West Fargo costs a median of about $1,433 a month in 2026, including utilities. The North Dakota median is $1,115.
How much do I need to make to live in West Fargo?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $57,320 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is West Fargo cheap or expensive?
West Fargo is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.6% of the typical household income of $97,782. It ranks 12th cheapest of 13 North Dakota cities we track.
How much are property taxes in West Fargo?
The median homeowner in West Fargo pays $3,959 a year in property taxes, about 1.23% of the median home value.
Is West Fargo more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in North Dakota are 11% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in West Fargo?
The median home value in West Fargo is $321,900, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.
40,094 people live in West Fargo. Numbers are typical (middle) values.