Grand Forks, ND

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In Grand Forks, if you can dream it, you can make it happen — and find like-minded people to help.

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Grand Forks, ND

Looking for a welcoming, forward-thinking, collaborative and affordable city to call home? Grand Forks is the place for you. 

Starting or growing a career in Grand Forks means an abundance of opportunity. Here you'll find exciting possibilities in higher education, agriculture, advanced manufacturing, UAS (the region is a global leader in drone technology) and government, plus a growing entrepreneurial ecosystem and tech scene. The University of North Dakota and Grand Forks Air Force Base play major roles in the diverse and stable economy that residents of Grand Forks enjoy.

Commute times in Grand Forks barely break into the double digits, and there's plenty of fun ways to spend all that free time you're not sitting in traffic: from biking to hockey to cultural events, this is a four-season city where you'll never run out of things to do. 

Grand Forks Rankings

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Affordable Places To Live In Grand Forks

Median Household Income
$43,361
Median Home Value
$208,167
Housing Affordability Index
94
Percent of Adult Population with 401(k)
17.40%

 

Education & Career Opportunities In Grand Forks

Unemployment Rate
4.20%
Percent of Population With Bachelor's Degree or Higher
38.80%
Percent of Population in the Workforce
72.20%
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Food Scene in Grand Forks

46.50%
Percent of Adults Drank Beer in Last 6 Months
Restaurants per Capita
26.70
Percent of Adults who Dined Out
57.50%
Average Annual Spending on Lunch Out
$883.00

Love Where You Live In Grand Forks

Volunteerism Rate
20.30%
Adults Volunteered for Charitable Organization
Voting
57.20%
Of Adults Voted in Last Election
Local Participation
8.30%
Adults Served on a Local Committee
Diversity Index
33.50
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Health in Grand Forks

92.50%
Of Population Has Health Insurance
17.30%
Of Population Jogged in the Past Year
Hospitals per Capita
0.69
25.10%
Of Households Used Organic Food in Last 6 Months

Where to Live Now In Grand Forks

Average Mortgage Amount
$626.27
Median Rent
$700
42.40%
Of Homes Owned
57.60%
Of Homes Rented
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Experiences & Adventures In Grand Forks

10.80%
Of Population Went to Art Gallery Last Year
14.10%
Of Population Attended Live Theater Last Year
14.20%
Of Population Went to a Zoo Last Year
19.40%
Of Population Attended a Sporting Event Last Year