How long is the commute from Fargo, ND?
Workers who live in Fargo, ND take an average of 15.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
3.7% of workers walk to work.
9.8% work from home.
8.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.5 minutes (±0.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 9.8%
- Households without a car
- 8.3%
How people in Fargo get to work
| Means of transportation | Fargo | Cass County | North Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.7% (±1.3 points) | 78.2% | 77.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.9% (±0.9 points) | 6.5% | 8.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.3 points) | 0.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.7% (±0.6 points) | 2.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.4% (±0.5 points) | 2.0% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.8% (±1.0 points) | 10.0% | 8.1% | 15.1% |
In Fargo, the average commute is lower than in Cass County (17.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in North Dakota (17.9 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Fargo, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Cass County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from North Dakota (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Cass County, Fargo ranks 38 of 44 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 465 of 626.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fargo
| Vehicles available | Fargo | Cass County | North Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.3% (±1.1 points) | 6.8% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.6% (±1.7 points) | 35.4% | 30.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.1% (±1.8 points) | 41.1% | 37.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.0% (±1.2 points) | 16.7% | 26.8% | 21.9% |
In Fargo, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Cass County (6.8%).
It is also higher than in North Dakota (5.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Fargo
| Fargo | Cass County | North Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.8% (±1.0 points) | 10.0% (±0.8 points) | 8.1% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.4% (±0.7 points) | 96.6% (±0.6 points) | 94.8% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.3% (±1.2 points) | 89.6% (±1.0 points) | 88.7% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Fargo, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Cass County (89.6%).
It is not measurably different from North Dakota (88.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Fargo
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | — | 15.5 minutes (±0.7) | — |
| Prairie Rose | 3.3 mi | 46.0 minutes (±53.2) | Not measurably different |
| West Fargo | 3.6 mi | 17.3 minutes (±0.9) | Higher |
| Moorhead | 4.0 mi | 17.8 minutes (±1.1) | Higher |
| Frontier | 4.5 mi | 21.1 minutes (±8.1) | Not measurably different |
| Reile's Acres | 4.8 mi | 15.4 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Briarwood | 5.6 mi | 13.3 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Reed Township | 5.8 mi | 20.0 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
| Moorhead Township | 5.9 mi | 14.8 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Briarwood, ND (13.3 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: West Fargo, ND (17.3 minutes), Moorhead, MN (17.8 minutes), Reed Township, ND (20.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Cass County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Harwood Township | 19.5 minutes (±2.4) |
| 33 | Pleasant Township | 19.4 minutes (±4.8) |
| 34 | Stanley Township | 17.6 minutes (±3.5) |
| 35 | West Fargo | 17.3 minutes (±0.9) |
| 36 | Page | 16.9 minutes (±5.9) |
| 37 | Normanna Township | 16.0 minutes (±5.6) |
| 38 | Fargo | 15.5 minutes (±0.7) |
| 39 | Reile's Acres | 15.4 minutes (±1.2) |
| 40 | Raymond Township | 15.2 minutes (±0.9) |
| 41 | Gunkel Township | 14.8 minutes (±5.8) |
| 42 | Briarwood | 13.3 minutes (±2.0) |
| 43 | Tower Township | 11.3 minutes (±4.4) |
| 44 | Buffalo Township | 5.8 minutes (±1.1) |
Showing 13 of 44 places in Cass County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Fargo
How long is the average commute in Fargo?
Workers who live in Fargo, ND take an average of 15.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fargo without a car?
8.3% of households in Fargo have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fargo?
9.8% (±1.0 points) of workers who live in Fargo worked from home, and 88.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fargo city, North Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fargo city, North Dakota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fargo city, North Dakota
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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