Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
30%
Over 65
15%
East Grand Forks
East Grand Forks, MN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$630
Population
8,485
Renter Mix
35% Rent
Because life on the river is grand
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Directly across the Red River from Grand Forks, North Dakota, East Grand Forks is a charming city on the Minnesota border. Residents enjoy easy access to the neighboring city, which is home to the University of North Dakota. For this reason, East Grand Forks enjoys a college town vibe that is enhanced with Northland Community & Technical College located on Central Avenue and 20th Street. Follow Central Avenue south to US Highway 2 to find a large shopping district with grocery stores, restaurants, and other businesses.
The Red River is lined with parks, providing residents with ample outdoor activities. Red River State Recreation Area is popular for camping, fishing, and biking. Sherlock Park has an adventure playground and is home to the East Grand Forks Swimming Pool. Those who enjoy history can head to the Heritage Village, a living history museum with pioneer buildings and presentations on life in the Northern Red River Valley during the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$69,598
Average: $82,732
Education
1,646
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,424
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
East Grand Forks has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
35%
Non-Renters
65%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in East Grand Forks, MN is $464 for a studio, $633 for one bedroom, $900 for two bedrooms, and $1,142 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in East Grand Forks has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$633/month
627 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly East Grand Forks, MN is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
433 Students
Public
Grades K-5
433 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
471 Students
Area Special Education Cooperative
Public
Grades PK-12
Public
Grades 6-8
444 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
444 Students
Area Special Education Cooperative
Public
Grades PK-12
Public
Grades 9-12
541 Students
East Grand Forks Senior High School
Public
Grades 9-12
541 Students
Area Special Education Cooperative
Public
Grades PK-12
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Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Grand Forks International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.