Grand Forks, North Dakota

Population 53,023

Grand Forks is located in Grand Forks County, ND. The population is 53,023, making Grand Forks the largest city in Grand Forks County and the 3rd largest city in the state of North Dakota.

There are 22 public schools in Grand Forks with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Grand Forks is low , and there are 85 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Grand Forks is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Grand Forks property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Grand Forks include Grand Forks Township, East Grand Forks and Rhinehart Township.

Grand Forks Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 6.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 58.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 35.1%

Crime Rate

9.88% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 179
  • Violent Crimes: 289
  • Robbery: 40
  • Burglary: 379
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

15.52% Higher than national avg.
  • 85 offenders in Grand Forks
  • 16.03 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

167 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 9
  • Superfunds: 8
  • Tanks & Spills: 150

Unemployment

Low 1.8%
  • North Dakota unemployment average: 2.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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22 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 22 K-12 public schools in Grand Forks, ND and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Grand Forks's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.

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85 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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898 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Grand Forks, ND issued 898 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 898 permits, 213 were issued for single family homes and 685 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Grand Forks, ND issued 984 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 984 permits, 154 were issued for single family homes and 830 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $672
  • 1 Bedroom: $740
  • 2 Bedrooms: $946
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,346
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,620

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Environmental Hazards

167 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (214/214)
    Grand Forks, ND has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Grand Forks, ND is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.83 Average
    Grand Forks, ND is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 3.4°
  • February 11.33°
  • March 24.53°
  • April 41.4°
  • May 54.14°
  • June 64.61°
  • July 69.93°
  • August 68.16°
  • September 58.67°
  • October 44.17°
  • November 29.82°
  • December 11.3°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Grand Forks, ND

Earthquakes
Grand Forks, ND has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Grand Forks, ND has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Grand Forks, ND has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Grand Forks, ND has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Grand Forks, ND: $47,593

Unemployment

Unemployment in Grand Forks is 1.8%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 40.57%
White Collar - 59.43%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Jack Dalrymple
  • Sen. Heidi Heitkamp
  • Sen. John Hoeven

City Representatives

  • Kevin Cramer

Neighborhood Info

3 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

11 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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