REGIONAL PROFILE
Get a Snapshot of the Grand Forks Region
Why Grand Forks Should Be Your Next Stop
Businesses are continuing to choose Grand Forks, ND for our diverse and skilled workforce, business-friendly atmosphere and our eagerness for you to succeed. Plus, the economic development business resources and business support programs offered by the State of North Dakota equal a winning combination. Explore Grand Forks, ND to discover why it’s the best place for your business.
Economy At A Glance
The Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation compiles data for the region’s economic indicators monthly. The past and most up-to-date information available is placed into the interactive dashboard below.
Thank you for your patience as we implement the updated Economy at a Glance dashboard. If you have feedback or suggestions, please get in touch with Operations Manager, Bridget West at bridgetw@grandforks.org.
FAST FACTS
POPULATION
AGE BREAKDOWN
Grand Forks: Who Calls it Home?
With a median age of 32.4 years old and a large demographic of young professionals, Grand Forks is an ideal location for recent college graduates looking to enter the workforce. Find out why young professionals are flocking to Grand Forks.
Wear your sandals and your winter jacket in the same day
Annual Average Temperatures
- High temperature: 50.6 degrees
- Low temperature: 29.8 degrees
- Precipitation: 19.35 inches
- Snowfall: 37.2 inches
- Snowy days: 26.6
Worried about natural disasters? Don’t be! Below, we’ve listed the likelihood of each scenario.
- A tornado: less than 5%
- Seismic activity: extremely low
- Flooding: 500-year flood protection in place
We measure everything in minutes, not miles
Grand Forks, ND boasts a perfect strategic location. It is just a quick drive from many major cities. Enjoy the peaceful wide open spaces and a cup of coffee along the way! Check out approximate driving times below.
- Fargo, ND: 1 hour
- Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Bismarck, ND: 3 hours and 45 minutes
- Sioux Falls, SD: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN: 4 hours 40 minutes
Grand Forks: Who Calls it Home?
With a median age of 32.4 years old and a large demographic of young professionals, Grand Forks is an ideal location for recent college graduates looking to enter the workforce. Find out why young professionals are flocking to Grand Forks.
Wear your sandals and your winter jacket in the same day
Annual Average Temperatures
- High temperature: 50.6 degrees
- Low temperature: 29.8 degrees
- Precipitation: 19.35 inches
- Snowfall: 37.2 inches
- Snowy days: 26.6
Worried about natural disasters? Don’t be! Below, we’ve listed the likelihood of each scenario.
- A tornado: less than 5%
- Seismic activity: extremely low
- Flooding: 500-year flood protection in place
We measure everything in minutes, not miles
Grand Forks, ND boasts a perfect strategic location. It is just a quick drive from many major cities. Enjoy the peaceful wide open spaces and a cup of coffee along the way! Check out approximate driving times below.
- Fargo, ND: 1 hour
- Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Bismarck, ND: 3 hours and 45 minutes
- Sioux Falls, SD: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN: 4 hours 40 minutes
CONTACT US
Want to learn more about doing business in Grand Forks, ND? Reach out to our team for additional resources and answers to your questions.
Keith Lund
President & CEO
Phone: 701.746.2722
Email: KeithL@grandforks.org
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