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Living in Grand Forks, ND
Explore Grand Forks and see how it fits the life you want to build.
59,042
Population
Grand Forks County
County
City
Place Type
North Dakota
State
OrdinancesLocal Rules
Overall Match7.0 / 10
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Grand Forks at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population59,042
Median Household Income$63,627
Median Home Value$249,900
Median Gross Rent$980
Median Age29.6
Average Household Size2.1
Unemployment2.4%
Work From Home6.5%
Homeownership46.4%
Housing Vacancy7.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Grand Forks is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Grand Forks and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Grand Forks
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$249,900
Median Gross Rent$980
Homeownership46.4%
Housing Vacancy7.0%
Home values are moderately high relative to local household income, making neighborhood-level price differences important for buyers. Renters make up a substantial share of the local housing market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Grand Forks, ND
Median Household Income$63,627
Unemployment2.4%
Work From Home6.5%
The reported unemployment rate is relatively low.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Grand Forks and how households are structured
Population59,042
Median Age29.6
Average Household Size2.1
Grand Forks is a mid-sized community where neighborhood and nearby-employment patterns can materially affect a relocation decision.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Grand Forks
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Grand Forks point to warm summers, cold winters, moderate annual rainfall and substantial annual snowfall.
Average Summer High80.1°F
Average Winter Low-1.3°F
Annual Rainfall22.8 in.
Annual Snowfall48.7 in.
Seasonal Life in Grand Forks
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a useful time to evaluate how quickly outdoor conditions become comfortable and how seasonal rain affects everyday routines.
Summer
Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Grand Forks is located in Grand Forks County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Grand Forks County. Current county foreclosure activity is classified as medium, adding another housing-market signal for buyers comparing conventional and distressed-property opportunities.
County Intelligence
Grand Forks & Grand Forks County
Medium
Foreclosure Activity
Grand Forks is located in Grand Forks County, North Dakota.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Grand Forks.
Current NarrowTheList data for Grand Forks shows a population of about 59,042. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Medium. Current signal uses NarrowTheList foreclosure-opportunity data until direct county delinquency and foreclosure datasets are connected.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Grand Forks County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Grand Forks.
For someone considering a move to Grand Forks, the available data currently points to a relatively tight labor market. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
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