Town
- Public SchoolsB+
- Crime & SafetyC+
- HousingB-
- NightlifeA
- Good for FamiliesB+
- DiversityB+
- JobsB
- WeatherC+
- Cost of LivingB
- Health & FitnessB
- Outdoor ActivitiesB-
- CommuteA
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$197,900
National
$184,700Median Rent
$809
National
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Grand Forks Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Residents
Working in Grand Forks
Jobs
B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$47,871
National
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Grand Forks Reviews
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Grand Forks is simply amazing...and here is why! I have lived in Grand Forks for over ten years and here is what I have noticed our community excels at, and things that we could improve upon. The Grand Forks community is wonderful and lifting their community up in times of need and reaching out all the time. This ranges from snow shoveling, holiday gifts/events, and even free masks amid the pandemic we are facing. These acts of kindness show the quality of Grand Forks as well as how we are "North Dakota Nice." Although we have so many top qualities, there are some things we could improve upon, such as: the communication between educators and students. We as a community need to dig deeper into our students, and engage in their daily lives. We need to make them feel heard and strive for meaningful, long lasting relationships. I say this because as I have made my way through the school system, I can see the difference of a committed educator.
Grand Forks is the kind of place where if you can dream it, you can do it. The City is really open to new ideas and there is a vibrant group of young professionals and young families who want to make the community even better. Even though there are very cold winters, there is always lots to do indoors (swimming pools, fitness centers, concerts, off-Broadway theatre) and outdoors (snowmobiling, skiing, snowshoeing, sledding)
The summertime is absolutely beautiful, with temperatures in the 70s. We've got a 21 mile paved bike/walking path that stretches all along the river called the Greenway. It's a park that's 3 times the size of Central Park!
The summertime is absolutely beautiful, with temperatures in the 70s. We've got a 21 mile paved bike/walking path that stretches all along the river called the Greenway. It's a park that's 3 times the size of Central Park!
As someone who moved from California to Grand Forks I can say it's been a culture shock. In a good way at least! Granted the diversity up here is certainly lacking, everyone I have meet has been kind. No traffic (yay!) and it's an incredibly laid back and slower way of life up here which I love. It's warm and inviting even in the dead -60 degree winter.