None of the Fargo area's 10 most common jobs can buy a home in West Fargo
The typical house costs $367,299. At today's 7.32% mortgage rate, buying it takes $111,245 a year.
ESTIMATEHome price and rent for West Fargo, and jobs and tax for the Fargo area. How the estimate works
THE FARGO AREA'S 10 MOST COMMON JOBS, BY MEDIAN PAY
MEDIAN PAY
Rent apt $48K
Rent house $86K
Buy $111K
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General and operations managers
$96,410Rent a house
Registered nurses
$82,120Rent an apt
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
$58,900Rent an apt
Office clerks, general
$49,060Rent an apt
Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
$45,690Rent over 30%
Customer service representatives
$40,900Rent over 30%
Home health and personal care aides
$37,910Rent over 30%
Retail salespersons
$35,860Rent over 30%
Cashiers
$33,420Rent over 30%
Fast food and counter workers
$30,950Rent over 30%
Each line is the yearly pay where that home fits the rule: rent at 30% of pay or less, and the mortgage, tax, insurance, and HOA at 28% of pay or less.