At a Glance
Median Income
$63,838
$39,225 per capita
Home Value
$243,300
Zillow: $304,143
Median Rent
$958/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
360/100K
2,291/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.2%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
13.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Grand Forks a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Grand Forks residents earn a median household income of $63,838 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,225. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,774 business establishments, including 198 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Grand Forks is $243,300 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $304,143. Median rent is $958/month, with 27.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Grand Forks reports 360 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 5% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,291/100K. The murder rate is 5.1/100K.
Education
39.2% of adults in Grand Forks hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% above the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grand Forks has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C).
Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population58,882
Median Age29.4 yrs
Density2,022/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born6.6%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,838
Per Capita$39,225
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$5,920M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,145
Housing
A+
Home Value$243,300
Rent$958
Ownership46.5%
Zillow$304,143
Housing Units27,625
Rent Burden27.7%
Crime
F
Violent360/100K
Property2,291/100K
Murder5.1/100K
Assault253/100K
Burglary257/100K
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,701/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Rain21.7 in/yr
Elevation830 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.2%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+13.7%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Commute15 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Grand Forks was founded in 1870.
The median home in Grand Forks was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Grand Forks International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
There are 198 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.