Living in East Grand Forks, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Grand Forks · Census data 2020–2024
East Grand Forks has 9,028 residents with a median age of 35.5. The median household income is $77,549 (13% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $255,600, the median rent is $888/month.
East Grand Forks at a glance
- Population
- 9,028
- Median age
- 35.5State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $77,549State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $255,600State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $888/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 67.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is East Grand Forks a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Minnesota median; a poverty rate of 12.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in East Grand Forks
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Grand Forks the median home value is $255,600, 23% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $888 per month, which is 36% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,708 a month in housing costs.
East Grand Forks median household income
The median household income in East Grand Forks is $77,549 and the income per person is $35,265. 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in East Grand Forks: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,672
- Owner-occupied
- 67.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.2%
- Vacant
- 6.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.58
East Grand Forks demographics
- Population
- 9,028
- Median age
- 35.5
- Under 18
- 28.3%
- 65 and older
- 12.6%
- Households
- 3,445
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Grand Forks ›
Education in East Grand Forks
26% of adults 25 and older in East Grand Forks have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Grand Forks
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 6%
- Drive alone
- 79.6%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 3.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.2%
East Grand Forks vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Grand Forks | 9,028 | $77,549 | $255,600 | $888 |
| Grand Forks | 59,042 | $63,627 | $249,900 | $980 |
| Thompson | 1,138 | $118,281 | $281,900 | $775 |
| Manvel | 368 | $91,719 | $203,700 | $1,330 |
| Fisher | 396 | $93,542 | $179,000 | $956 |
| Emerado | 346 | $70,938 | $204,800 | $731 |
| Grand Forks AFB | 1,987 | $72,782 | $9,999 | $1,626 |
| Alvarado | 317 | $66,964 | $133,300 | $1,075 |
| Reynolds | 349 | $93,750 | $167,300 | $1,650 |
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What is the median household income in East Grand Forks, MN?
The median household income in East Grand Forks is $77,549, 13% lower than the Minnesota median of $89,062 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in East Grand Forks?
The median home value in East Grand Forks is $255,600, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in East Grand Forks?
The median gross rent in East Grand Forks is $888 per month, about 36% of household income.
Is East Grand Forks, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Minnesota median; a poverty rate of 12.4%.
What is the median age in East Grand Forks?
The median age in East Grand Forks is 35.5 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in East Grand Forks?
The average commute to work in East Grand Forks is 17 minutes; 6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Grand Forks?
The unemployment rate in East Grand Forks is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Grand Forks?
26% of adults in East Grand Forks have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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