Living in Grand Forks
Grand Forks is a large place in North Dakota, United States, home to 57,011 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are nature lovers (top 15%, #2,542 of 18,063), climate-conscious movers (top 17%, #2,045 of 12,111), movers on a budget (top 18%, #2,161 of 12,111).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Grand Forks
- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 23 min and sets around 23:38; in late June it sets around 4:31.
How Grand Forks ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In North Dakota | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 59 | #2,513 of 11,898 | #7 of 13 | Map |
| Low-income household | 48 | #2,568 of 9,771 | #13 of 17 | Map |
| Low-income family | 58 | #1,599 of 8,006 | #8 of 8 | Map |
| Single parent | 59 | #1,568 of 6,237 | #6 of 7 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 57 | #6,208 of 9,474 | #6 of 10 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 62 | #3,935 of 9,474 | #6 of 10 | Map |
| Early retiree | 60 | #5,004 of 10,762 | #5 of 22 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 60 | #2,702 of 7,271 | #6 of 14 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 36 | #5,582 of 8,006 | #8 of 8 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 54 | #2,161 of 12,111 | #16 of 28 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 48 | #4,606 of 7,271 | #4 of 14 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 60 | #4,058 of 9,474 | #7 of 10 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 62 | #2,542 of 18,063 | #62 of 70 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 16 | #10,114 of 16,523 | #47 of 58 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 56 | #4,404 of 18,063 | #68 of 70 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 64 | #3,811 of 16,523 | #4 of 58 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 53 | #5,797 of 21,167 | #5 of 105 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 69 | #2,045 of 12,111 | #12 of 28 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 37 | #7,804 of 12,111 | #10 of 28 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- East Grand Forks 1 km
- Crookston 36 km
- Thief River Falls 67 km
- West Fargo 117 km
- Fargo 118 km
- Moorhead (Minnesota) 119 km
- Valley City 133 km
- Devils Lake 138 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.