East Grand Forks, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
9,067 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
28.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$74,618 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$243,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$660 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$776 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Polk County
2
Grand Forks Metro Area
3
Minnesota
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Polk County
3
Grand Forks Metro Area
4
Minnesota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 6
Feb 1 7 12
Mar 1 6 25
Apr 1 2 42
May 3 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 3 0 69
Aug 3 0 67
Sep 2 0 57
Oct 2 1 43
Nov 1 7 26
Dec 1 9 11

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 7%

Schools

Sacred Heart High School
<1 miles, W 5 star
East Grand Forks Senior High
<1 miles, N 3.2 star

Colleges

Hospitals

Altru Hospital
3 miles, W 2.3 star
Riverview Hospital
21 miles, SE 4.1 star

Airports

Hector International Airport
70 miles, S 1.4 star
Devils Lake Regional Airport
89 miles, NW 1 star
Bemidji Regional Airport
101 miles, SE 1 star