Grand Forks, ND Rankings


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Grand Forks, ND is an excellent place to live, boasting strong rankings in many categories. According to BestPlaces, Grand Forks ranks highly in affordability and cost of living, as well as the quality of life it provides. The city has a high crime rate below the national average and its housing costs are 30% lower than the U.S. average. With its plentiful job opportunities and facilities for outdoor activities such as biking and skiing, Grand Forks stands out as one of the most desirable places to live in North Dakota.

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Grand_Forks Ranked
#5 Best Cities After Military Service
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#9 Most Secure Places to Live 2011 (Small Towns)
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#20 Most Secure Places to Live in the U.S. (Small Towns)
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#54 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
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#108 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
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#139 Best Green Cities
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#259 2005 Best Places to Live
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I lived here for about a year and I can't say many good things about it. I'll start with the positives, it has low crime rate and stores are all close by. Negatives  More

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Over 7 years ago

I am a black male and recently moved to the area do to a job offer. For the most part the people are friendly. However if you are black be prepared to give an  More

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Over 11 years ago

If you try to get a job here, please know that there is a strong culture of support for bullying and verbal abuse. The HR department openly supports and assists  More

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