Name: Grand Forks, ND
Rating: 0.0

( 19 Ratings )

Living in Grand Forks, ND

Ranks better than 79% of areas Follow

Population

56,588

Median Age

29.4 Years

Grand Forks Area Facts

Grand Forks has a Livability Score of 79_/100, which is considered exceptional
Grand Forks crime rates are 44% higher than the North Dakota average
Cost of living in Grand Forks is 5% higher than the North Dakota average

What do the locals think about Grand Forks?

29%

Family friendly

24%

Public transit is accessible

41%

Walkable to grocery stores

24%

Yards are well-kept

59%

Lots of parks

29%

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

53%

A quiet area

53%

Sense of community

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Grand Forks Reviews

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Not a good place to live in 1 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 02, 2019) As a person who came here with a positive attitude, my daily interactions with the people and area quickly shut that down.
There isn't anything to do or see. Attractions would get a zero but it wasn't an option.
Community for white North Dakotans is high they seem to watch each ...Read More others backs. However, it's pretty low for a minority or someone not from North Dakota. Very small minded people who treat outsiders poorly. The people aren't rude to your face but they are behind your back. They have this unwarranted sense of a superiority complex which threw me off guard as I expected humble and welcoming people. It really baffled me since North Dakota isn't on anyone's radar nor have they accomplished anything of importance. I've been to and lived in small cities in the South where the locals were much more welcoming and friendly despite the bad reputation they get.
In the workplace they will isolate you if you're not a local and will abuse and belittle you. If you stand up for yourself they will act the victim. It's okay for them to abuse you but if you defend yourself it's a problem. HR is on their side so it doesn't matter if you complain about it. They are closeted racists and they dislike the people from the Air force base despite the fact that a good chunk of the money their economy receives comes from the base hiring locals. This experience I've had not only happened to myself but others I've met and talked to.
Nightlife consists of people buying alcohol and getting drunk, that's it. No clubbing or a significant downtown area.
Dinning is decent but only sports bar food and pizza. Fast food restaurants here seem to always get your order wrong. Their ethnic restaurants are garbage especially the "Mexican" restaurants. There isn't even a Chinese take out place here.
Shopping is average there are several chain stores you can go to. I'm not a shopper so it doesn't matter to me however I don't imagine it'd be very impressive to a shopper. The mall is very basic and has no food court. Well it does but the only place there is always closed.
Finally, the weather here is atrocious. Winters are colder than Antarctica and the switch to spring is non existant as it will immediately go from 20 to 90 in a day. The summer here is nothing to write home about. There are mosquitos, it's humid, and the sun is unforgiving. Now add the summer, winter, and everything I've mentioned above, and you have a miserable experience. Read Less

Grand Forks, ND - Great Community on the Northern Plains 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 26, 2012) I have lived in Grand Forks, ND, for nearly two years. One of the first things that will impress visitors to the city is its remote location. One almost has to want to go to Grand Forks to get here. That being said, Grand Forks is a great community. Those with families will appre ...Read More ciate the wonderful atmosphere that is low on crime and high on old-fashioned friendliness and family values.

The city has many modern amenities in spite of its seeming like residents are living about thirty years in the past. Grand Forks boasts the largest university along the northern tier of the United States between Minneapolis and Seattle. There are many outdoor parks, including a spray park for young children that will cool them off. A local hotel has an indoor water park that can break the monotony of the seemingly endless winters. There are many restaurants in town that cater to locals and Canadians who come to shop on the weekend. Among the better local restaurants are the Blue Moose in East Grand Forks, Minnesota, and Space Aliens, which in some ways resembles a Chuck E. Cheese's with games for the kids.

There are four golf courses within city limits, and two are owned by the city. One is an Arnold Palmer design named King's Walk that resembles a Scottish links course, complete with frequent winds. The town has an adequate shopping mall, a historical society with a museum and highly-rated schools. The crime rate in North Dakota is the lowest in the country, so families with children should feel very safe. In spite of having a university, my friends who are into nightlife complain about the relative lack of a nightlife in town. The main negatives to Grand Forks are the remote location and very long winters. The closest large city is in another country--Winnipeg, Manitoba. Also, while the months of April to October can have great weather, the winters really are as cold as advertised. Those who live in Grand Forks for quite a while tend to get somewhat used to the cold, however. Read Less

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