Housing
Grand Forks is distinguished from typical metropolitan areas by a lack of substandard housing. Grand Forks housing options range from modest single-bedroom apartments to expansive estates.
Average 2009 home prices (3 bedroom home)
Homes sold |
Average sold price |
Median sold price |
Grand Forks - 561 |
$160,812 |
$146,000 |
| East Grand Forks - 104 |
$156,448 |
$149,500 |
| Grand Forks County - 634 |
$154,678 |
$143,325 |
| Polk County - 144 |
$147,383 |
$139,400 |
- 5.41% vacancy rate for Grand Forks/East Grand Forks
- 600+ new apartment units constructed in past five years
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Rental Costs & Availability
| One-Bedroom unit $475-$550
/month |
| Two-bedroom unit $470-$760/month |
Three-bedroom unit $610-$910/month |
Building Permits 2009
| Permits |
2009 |
2008 |
Residential -
Single Family |
92 |
67 |
Residential - Townhouse |
11 |
18 |
Residential -
Multiple Dwelling |
9 |
7 |
| Commercial |
10 |
22 |
| Public |
4 |
2 |
Grand Forks/East Grand Forks Real Estate Companies
Greenberg Realty
Crary Homes & Real Estate
1st Realty
Century 21
Kuenzel Realty
Coldwell Banker
Grand Forks Board of Realtors
Hagen Realty, East Grand Forks
The Promenade
Grand Forks Housing Authority
Dakota Commercial & Development
Brown Corporations Business Park & Properties
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