Why Live in Village West
Village West in Fargo provides easy access to major routes, Interstate 29, Business Route 94 and 13th Avenue Southwest. Commutes within the Fargo-Moorhead area are efficient, with Downtown Fargo just 5 miles away. The neighborhood is car-dependent, though some areas are walkable and popular with bicyclists. Hector International Airport and North Dakota State University are also about 5 miles away, and Sanford Medical Center is even closer. Village West Park features a basketball court, playground and a seasonal ice rink, along with one of the city's few off-leash dog parks. The nearby West Acres Mall, North Dakota’s largest indoor mall, offers over 100 national retailers. Dining options include Passage to India and Kroll’s, known for its German specialties. Grocery stores include ALDI, Hornbacher’s and Family Fare Supermarket, with additional retail options like Walmart and Target along 13th Avenue. Housing primarily consists of rental apartments and manufactured homes, with some twin homes, single-family ramblers and bi-levels. Students attend Eastwood Elementary, Cheney Middle and West Fargo High.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Village West a good place to live?
Village West is a good place to live. Village West is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Village West has 3 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 7.1 people per acre and a median age of 36. The average household income is $65,333 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 23.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Village West are renters, with 79.3% of residents renting and 20.7% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Village West can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Village West neighborhood guide.
Is Village West, ND a safe neighborhood?
Village West, ND is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 6 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Village West?
The median home price in Village West is $263,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $52,600 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.31%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,300 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $56K a year to afford the median home price in Village West. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Village West is $65K.
What are the best public schools in Village West?
The best public schools that serve Village West are:
- North High School has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 13:1 and an average review score of 3.8.
- South High School has a B+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 11:1 and an average review score of 3.7.
- Ben Franklin Middle School has a B+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 12:1 and an average review score of 3.0.
What are the best private schools in Village West?
The best private schools that serve Village West are:
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Are home prices dropping in Village West?
Yes, home prices in Village West are down 2% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Village West, ND
On average, homes in Village West, Fargo sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Village West, Fargo over the last 12 months is $263,000, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$263,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$271,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$169
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
16
Median List Price
$263,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-4%