Moving to
Grand Forks.

$980/mo median rent

Rent here is genuinely low, with median rent around $980 a month. Factoring in local incomes, the value gets even better. Money stretches further here than in most of the country. Home prices are reasonable, with a median around $249,900. Not a steal, but not intimidating either.

2.2% unemployment

Unemployment here is 2.2%, well below the national average of 4.3%.

270 violent crimes per 100k

Crime runs about typical for a city this size. Some neighborhoods are safer than others, and one overall rate doesn't tell the whole story, so a neighborhood-level look matters more than the headline stat.

15 min average commute

Commutes run short here, averaging 14.8 minutes. That's an underrated perk of living in a smaller or well-planned city, where time isn't lost sitting in traffic. 9 in 10 workers drive to work; 7% work from home.

1 hospital

There's one Medicare-certified hospital inside city limits, rated 3.0 out of 5 by Medicare. Hospitals in neighboring towns aren't counted here.

40% bachelor's degree or higher

The population is well-educated, with 40% holding college degrees. That points to a strong professional base and generally a healthy local economy.

17 public schools inside the boundary

There are 17 public schools inside the boundary and 3 private schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12:1, well below the national average of 16:1. Smaller class sizes are generally a positive sign for a district.