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Grand Forks, ND

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Grand Forks.

Population: 61,716 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Grand Forks, ND is $289,421 — up 7.8% over the past year. Typical rent runs $1,229/month. 17 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with winterweather, icestorm, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.3% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$289,421

Median home value

+7.8%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$289,421
1-year appreciation
+7.8%
3-year appreciation
+16.9%
5-year appreciation
+27.8%
10-year appreciation
+35.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$289,421
House Price Index (state)
453.0 (+6.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
136
1-year forecast
+1.8%
Days to pending
34 days
New listings (monthly)
60

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,229/mo
1-year rent change
+9.3%

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
11.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
17
Elementary schools
10
Middle schools
3
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
GRAND FORKS 1, ND VISION SERVICES
Schools include
PHOENIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, BEN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, J NELSON KELLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LEWIS AND CLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, RED RIVER HIGH SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, iceStorm, coldWave, hail, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 30% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
30.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
40.3°F
Average high
51.0°F
Average low
29.7°F
Annual precipitation
22.0 in
Annual snowfall
47.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4a (extreme annual low -30 to -25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
87
Nearest airport
Grand Forks Air Force Base (RDR) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Grand Forks Air Force Base (RDR) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
ALTRU HOSPITAL, NORTH VALLEY HEALTH CENTER, SANFORD MAYVILLE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-396 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,990
Housing built before 1970
20.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
49.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,962
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
68.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
31,323
Average weekly wage
$1,077
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
104

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Grand ForksState medianUS median
Median home value$289,421$247,781$289,727
Typical rent$1,229/mo$1,244/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,962$1,250$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Grand Forks, ND?
$289,421.
What is typical rent in Grand Forks, ND?
Typical rent: $1,229/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Grand Forks, ND?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, iceStorm, coldWave, hail, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in Grand Forks, ND?
Risk to homes is higher than 30% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Grand Forks, ND?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Grand Forks, ND?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Grand Forks, ND?
17 schools (10 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Grand Forks, ND?
Regional Price Parity: 90.7 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Grand Forks

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