Village West
Neighborhood in Fargo, North Dakota
Cass County 58103
Convenient for car-dependent residents
“We have an average commute time of 18-20 minutes,” says Donna Heck, Concierge Strategist for the Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo Chamber of Commerce, “You can get anywhere from South Fargo to North Moorhead in that time period.” With Interstate 29 running along the neighborhood's eastern border, Business Route 94 on the northern edge and 13th Avenue Southwest on the southern border, drivers can get around the Fargo area along any of these routes. This cuts down on commute times–with the drive to Downtown Fargo, roughly 5 miles away, usually only taking 10 minutes. Hector International Airport and North Dakota State University are also roughly the same distance and drive time. With 24-hour emergency care, Sanford Medical Center is even closer–the 3-mile trip can usually be done in 6 to 8 minutes. Some of the neighborhood is walkable, and it’s common to see bicyclists out in the early evenings. However, with limited MATBUS stops, it’s a car-dependent neighborhood.
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Crime in Village West
Village West gets an overall crime score of 8 from the CAP Index–the national average, for comparison, is 4. This includes a score of 9 for burglary; however, homicide scored a 5, only slightly above the national average.Village West offers limited housing options
Most housing in Village West consists of rental apartments and manufactured homes, although on the western side of the neighborhood, a community of twin homes, single-family ramblers and single-family bi-levels offers slightly larger options. Sporting vinyl siding and oversized two-stall garages typical of the late 1990s, many properties sit on fenced lots roughly an eighth-of-an-acre in size. Featuring three or four bedrooms, these homes sell for $200,000 to $325,000, while manufactured housing in the Buena Vista Mobile Home Park generally sells for $50,000 to $100,000.
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Room for Rover to run
In the middle of the neighborhood, Village West Park is an expanse of fields with comprehensive amenities that include a skate park, a basketball court, a playground and a rink that is flooded seasonally to create an ice surface for skating and hockey in the winter. It’s also home to one of the few off-leash dog parks in the city, which has separate sides for large and small dogs. Sky Zone Trampoline Park is nearby for a unique indoor activity for especially cold or rainy days.
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A Fargo neighborhood, but West Fargo schools
To start their school years, students are split between Eastwood Elementary and L.E. Berger Elementary School—both receive B-minus grades from Niche. From there, they head to Cheney Middle School, graded a B, before finishing their public schooling at West Fargo High School, also rated a B. The high school is on the western edge of the neighborhood, within walking distance for some residents–and some might even be able to hear the marching band or see the Friday night lights from their backyards.
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A massive mall and regional specialties at Kroll’s
Residents in Village West benefit from proximity to the West Acres Mall–the largest indoor mall in the state, which sits on the neighborhood's southern border. The mall comes with increased traffic in the area but also puts over 100 services and national retailers, like Lululemon, Athleta, Macy’s, Sephora and more, on the neighborhood’s doorstep. There are also several restaurants within the neighborhood, ranging from authentic north and south Indian cuisine at Passage to India, to Kroll’s with its diner menu starring German specialties including fleischkuechle–ground beef wrapped in a pastry with assortments of other fillings and topping–and knoephla soup. ALDI, Hornbacher’s and the Family Fare Supermarket provide residents with several grocery options, while a Walmart Supercenter, a Target and a Lowe’s Home Improvement store all sit along 13th Avenue.
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10 minutes or less to events for the whole family
While the neighborhood doesn’t host much in the way of events, residents can get to West Fest or the Red River Valley Fair held in West Fargo in 10 minutes or so, or they can head the other way to enjoy events like the Downtown Fargo Street Fair or the weekly Red River Market which takes place in the summer. Two miles south, the Red River Valley Zoo offers seasonal events like Boo at the Zoo and Holiday Nights.
Written By
Andrew Tyson
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Bruce Johnson
Bruce Johnson
RE/MAX Realty 1
(218) 515-5571
155 Total Sales
1 in Village West
$266,000 Price
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Arlin Fisher
Arlin Fisher
Park Co., REALTORS®
(701) 929-6449
86 Total Sales
1 in Village West
$185,000 Price
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Tina Kraft
Tina Kraft
Responds QuicklyeXp Realty (3240 WF)
(218) 789-8803
193 Total Sales
1 in Village West
$195,000 Price
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Katie Johansen
Katie Johansen
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties
(701) 760-4667
72 Total Sales
1 in Village West
$171,000 Price
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Derek Brandenburg
Derek Brandenburg
eXp Realty - Fargo 3247
(701) 354-4221
433 Total Sales
2 in Village West
$58K - $245K Price Range
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Rachel Blankenship
Rachel Blankenship
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Legacy Realty
(701) 515-9551
159 Total Sales
1 in Village West
$225,900 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Village West Park
West Village Dog Park
Viola Eid Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Village West | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 7 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 9 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8 | 4 |
| Larceny | 8 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 8 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Village West Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Village West, Fargo sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Village West, Fargo over the last 12 months is $264,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$269,500
Median Sale Price
$264,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$279,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
18
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
2%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$159
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
167
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1996
Months of Supply
2.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,367
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,920
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jun 221 - 4:30pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$910 - $1,990 per month
- Park Avenue Apartments
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 694+ Sq Ft
- 555 40th St S
- Fargo, ND
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$650 - $750 per month
- Citi Park Apartments
- 1-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 700+ Sq Ft
- 4318 9th Avenue Cir S
- Fargo, ND
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
5,374
Median Age
36
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$47,887
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$57,148
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.2%
College Graduates
23.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.2%
% Population in Labor Force
74.2%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
24''
Average Winter Low Temperature
1°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
45''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
43
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
53
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
23
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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