Grand Forks, ND: What you need to know

Grand Forks Air Force Base plays a major part in the diverse economy that residents of Grand Forks enjoy. Education, defense, health care and research industries all represent key job providers in the city. The University of North Dakota draws visitors and provides local businesses with a young customer base. The Red River and Lake Agassiz provide opportunities to fish, swim and boat. The North Dakota Museum of Art and the Chester Fritz Auditorium are the city’s largest cultural venues.

Grand Forks, ND City Profile

Quick Facts

Population	54,944
Median Age	29
Median Household Income	$46,149
Median Home Price	$163,800

Grand Forks, ND Rankings

Real Estate in Grand Forks, ND

Courtesy of Convention and Visitors Bureau in Grand Forks

Why Grand Forks, ND is a Best Place to Live

Infrastructure, housing, education put this bustling city out ahead

Grand Forks, ND Demographics

Median Population

Median Age	28.5%
Age 18 Over	81.2%
Age 21 Over	70.4%
Age 62 Over	13.6%
Age 65 Over	10.8%

Race

	Ethnicity White	88%
	Ethnicity Black	2.5%
	Ethnicity Asian	2.7%
	Ethnicity Hawaiian	0.1%
	Ethnicity Hispanic	3.4%
	Ethnicity Indian	3.1%
	Ethnicity Other	0.9%

Population By Gender

	Male	50.9%
	Female	49.1%

Language

	English Only	93.4%
	English Other	6.6%

Economics

	Median Household Income	$46,149
	Median Home Price	$163,800
	Homes Owned	54.8%
	Homes Rent	45.2%
	Median Property Rent	$761

COMMUTE TIME: 12.9 MINUTES

in Grand Forks, ND

Commute Types

	Walked	3.7%
	Worked at Home	3.4%
	Public Transportation	1.2%
	Other Means	1.5%
	Drove Alone	82.1%
	Carpooled	8%

Total Employed Armed Forces: 163

In Grand Forks, ND

8.1% CIVILIAN VETERANS