Grand Forks AFB is a small town of 2,113 in North Dakota, with a median household income of $70,500
and a 2.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Grand Forks AFB stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Grand Forks AFB is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Grand Forks AFB city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 86.2
Grand Forks AFB's overall cost of living index is 86.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Grand Forks AFB costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Grand Forks AFB, ND
National Avg
Median Home Value
N/A
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,563
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
0.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$70,500
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Grand Forks AFB's violent crime rate is 334.0 per 100,000 residents
— 12% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
334.0 /100k
Property Crime
2034.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Grand Forks AFB is served primarily by GRAND FORKS 1.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Grand Forks AFB, ND
National Avg
School District
GRAND FORKS 1
—
Elementary Schools
11
—
Middle Schools
4
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
32.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Grand Forks AFB sees average highs of 15.8°F in January
and 80.7°F in July,
with 21.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 48.4 inches of snow per year.
Grand Forks AFB's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Grand Forks AFB roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is N/A and median rent is $1,563/month.
Grand Forks AFB's violent crime rate is 334.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2034.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Grand Forks AFB are operated by GRAND FORKS 1.
The district has 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1. 32.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Grand Forks AFB, ND has a population of 2,113, a median household income of $70,500, and an unemployment rate of 2.1%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Grand Forks AFB averages 15.8°F in January and 80.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 21.7 inches
with about 48.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Grand Forks AFB, ND is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 58205, 58204.
The population of Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota is 2,113 with a median age of 22.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Grand Forks AFB: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income $70,500, crime index 91 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Grand Forks AFB side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
