Overview
The current population of Grand Forks Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) is 96,523 according to the 2006 Census Estimate. The cities of Grand Forks and East Grand Forks are where the population is centered. What is left of the population resides in the surrounding areas of Grand Forks and Nelson County. Grand Forks and East Grand Forks are located in the Central Time Zone, a part of the Plains Midwest region of the United States.
In 2007, Inc.com (a daily resource for entrepreneurs) designated Grand Forks as the #2 Boomtown in the Midwest and ranked Grand Forks as the 25th Best Small City nationwide. Their rankings emphasize the robustness of a region's growth. Grand Forks is a solid community of individuals and businesses that offer mutual support to assure continued traditions of working hard, caring for one another, and enjoying life to its fullest.
Here are just a few of the wonderful things Grand Forks has to offer:
- Hospitals and clinics that are up to date - Altru Health System ranked in the top 3.3% in the nation
- Hands-on state and local government systems that are easily reached
- Higher education opportunities to attain one-, two-, and four-year degrees, as well as master’s degrees and workforce training
- Available housing at reasonable prices, with the 2007 average cost for a three-bedroom home at $140,000 in Grand Forks (Source: Grand Forks Board of Realtors)
- Affordable and reliable local utilities
- Air, rail, and ground transportation that keeps you connected
- Concise tax codes with competitive rates
- Recreational outlets that include world class golf courses (Grand Forks’ Kings Walk Golf Course is an Arnold Palmer signature golf course), theater, art museums, the symphony, fishing, hunting, unique shopping experiences, and Division I College athletics
Find more detailed information about the Grand Forks region by exploring our websites Community Data page.
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