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Grand Forks, North Dakota by the numbers
The violent-crime rate in Grand Forks was 3.6 per 1,000 residents in 2024, 40% higher than the statewide rate (2.6). Median household income is $63,627 and the median home value is $249,900. About 59,042 people live in Grand Forks.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2024. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Grand Forks?
Grand Forks police recorded 212 violent crimes in 2024, or 3.6 for every 1,000 residents. That is 40% higher than the North Dakota rate (2.6), and close to the national rate (3.6). Its murder count for the year was 3. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 1,347 (22.9 per 1,000 residents). Violent crimes rose 20% between 2021 and 2024 (177 to 212).
| Offense (2024) | Grand Forks count | Per 1,000 | North Dakota per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 212 | 3.6 | 2.6 | 3.6 |
| Murder | 3 | 0.05 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Rape | 44 | 0.75 | 0.52 | 0.39 |
| Robbery | 16 | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.61 |
| Aggravated assault | 149 | 2.5 | 1.8 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 1,347 | 22.9 | 17.0 | 17.6 |
| Burglary | 151 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.3 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,106 | 18.8 | 12.4 | 12.7 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 90 | 1.5 | 1.9 | 2.6 |
How has crime in Grand Forks changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 177 | 1,430 | 1 |
| 2022 | 174 | 1,761 | 2 |
| 2023 | 155 | 1,498 | 0 |
| 2024 | 212 | 1,347 | 3 |
| 2025 | not reported in full | – | – |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Grand Forks Police Department's own reports.
How does Grand Forks compare with North Dakota?
Grand Forks's median household earns $63,627 a year, 17% lower than the state figure ($76,657). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $249,900, and half of renters pay more than $980 a month. About 59,042 people live on 29 square miles of land, roughly 2,028 per square mile. The city lies in Grand Forks County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Grand Forks | North Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 59,042 | 784,841 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $63,627 | $76,657 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $249,900 | $249,900 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $980 | $954 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 2.4% | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 15.5% | 10.8% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 40.0% | 32.7% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 46.4% | 62.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 29.6 | 35.9 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Grand Forks?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Grand Forks County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Low”. No single hazard among floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat waves, earthquakes and hurricanes is rated higher than “Relatively Moderate”. The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Grand Forks?
Grand Forks city limits had 2 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (all active that day). Where crews are working: 29N and 297E. 1 is on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Grand Forks?
Inside the city limits there are 18 public schools (2024-25) and 3 private schools (2023-24). 2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 1 state park or recreation area: Red River State Recreation Area.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Grand Forks
Gun shops
8 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Grand Forks city limits, plus 8 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 2 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: B&B Guns (Grand Forks), Back Alley Studios (Grand Forks), Brothers Firearm Shop (Grand Forks), First National Pawn (Grand Forks), Runnings (Grand Forks), Scheels All Sports INC (Grand Forks), Super Pawn (Grand Forks) and Walmart #5806 (Grand Forks).
Liquor stores
7 liquor stores are on the map inside the Grand Forks city limits: Happy Harry's Bottle Shop (Grand Forks), Happy Harry's Bottle Shop INC (Grand Forks), Hugo's Wine & Spirits (2 in Grand Forks), Hugo's Wine & Spirits #62 (Grand Forks), Rg Investments INC (Grand Forks) and The Rock Bottle Shop (Grand Forks).
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Grand Forks city limits on the map.
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Grand Forks?
In 2024, Grand Forks had 3.6 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (212 reported), 40% higher than the North Dakota rate (2.6). The property-crime rate was 22.9 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Grand Forks?
$63,627 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $76,657 for North Dakota.
How much do homes cost in Grand Forks?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $249,900 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $249,900 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Grand Forks?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Grand Forks County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Low”. No single hazard among floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat waves, earthquakes and hurricanes is rated higher than “Relatively Moderate”.
Nearby cities
Fargo, ND (74 mi) · Bismarck, ND (188 mi) · St. Cloud, MN (215 mi) · Duluth, MN (245 mi) · Maple Grove, MN (259 mi) · Coon Rapids, MN (261 mi)
More: North Dakota statewide numbers · county page: Grand Forks County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Grand Forks city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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