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Grand Forks, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,112 Population 1,027/sq mi density
$61,600 Median Income $39,120 per capita
$348,000 Home Value
$900 Median Rent 18.0% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 296 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$61,600 median income, 6.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$348,000 home value, $900/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Grand Forks, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,600
18% below
$39,120 per capita
Home Value
$348,000
23% above
Median Rent
$900/mo
23% below
18.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
77% below
31.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
83% above
14.9% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
296 sunny days/yr

How Grand Forks Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Grand Forks's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
82%
Home Value
123%
Rent
77%
Poverty
120%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
183%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Grand Forks a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Grand Forks residents earn a median household income of $61,600 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,120. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 127 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Grand Forks is $348,000 , 23% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $900/month, with 18.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

7.8% of adults in Grand Forks hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 31.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Grand Forks has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 296 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,112
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density1,027/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

B
Median Income$61,600
Per Capita$39,120
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty14.9%
Avg Weekly Wage$752

Housing

B
Home Value$348,000
Rent$900
Ownership73.9%
Housing Units1,875
Rent Burden18.0%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days296/yr
Rain22.3 in/yr
Elevation1,686 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+31.3%
Graduate+2.9%

Community

Commute15 min