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Grand Forks County
  • County in North Dakota
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Grand Forks County

    Report Card

    grade A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade A minus
    2. Housing
      grade B minus
    3. Nightlife
      grade A
    4. Good for Families
      grade B+
    5. Diversity
      grade B
    6. Jobs
      grade B+
    7. Weather
      grade C minus
    8. Cost of Living
      grade B
    9. Health & Fitness
      grade B+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      grade C
    11. Commute
      grade A+

    Grand Forks County is located in North Dakota with a population of 73,101. Grand Forks County is one of the best places to live in North Dakota. In Grand Forks County, most residents rent their homes. In Grand Forks County there are a lot of bars and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Grand Forks County and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Grand Forks County are highly rated.

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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $215,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $860
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      51%
    • Own
      49%
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    Grand Forks County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      205.1
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      0
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      49.6
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      52.9
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      445
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      2,248.2
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      208.4
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      19%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      9%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      13%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      23%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      38%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      21%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      national  11%

    Working in Grand Forks County

    Jobs
    grade B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $57,213
    National
    $69,021

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