Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Grand Forks

Affordability in Grand Forks, ND

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median monthly rent in Grand Forks is $980, against a median household income of $63,627 per year. With 54% of residents renting, demand for income-restricted housing is significant, and the 726 subsidized units across 15 properties tracked on Lease Lantern represent an important resource for cost-burdened renters.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Grand Forks Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 360 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Getting Around Grand Forks

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Grand Forks scores 64 (Somewhat Walkable), 31 for Transit (Some Transit), and 75 for Biking. The relatively high Bike Score reflects Grand Forks' well-known trail and bike lane network.

Schools

Grand Forks is served by 18 schools across 2 districts, including 10 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high schools, and 2 other schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Quality and programs vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

Cost of Renting in Grand Forks

The median household income in Grand Forks is $63,627 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median rent across all rentals in the city is $980 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year data.

Income-restricted housing in Grand Forks can offer meaningful savings for eligible renters. Rents at HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties are tied to area income limits rather than market rates, making them an important resource in any budget.

• Median household income: $63,627/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $980/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter-occupied households: 54% of occupied units (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Affordable units tracked on Lease Lantern: 726 across 15 properties

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 15 affordable housing properties in Grand Forks were mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, according to HUD-assisted property flood data.