How many renters in Grand Forks, ND pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
45.2% (±4.2 points) of renting households in Grand Forks, ND spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 45.2% (±4.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 37.1% (±3.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.8% (±1.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Grand Forks
| Share of income spent on rent | Grand Forks | Grand Forks County | North Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.5% (±2.3 points) | 14.0% | 20.9% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.9% (±2.7 points) | 15.9% | 15.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.5% (±2.8 points) | 14.6% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.8% (±2.2 points) | 10.9% | 11.0% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.1% (±2.1 points) | 7.9% | 7.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 37.1% (±3.6 points) | 36.6% | 31.1% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Grand Forks against Grand Forks County, its state and the nation
| Grand Forks | Grand Forks County | North Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 45.2% (±4.2 points) | 44.5% (±3.9 points) | 38.8% (±1.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 37.1% (±3.6 points) | 36.6% (±3.4 points) | 31.1% (±1.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.8% (±1.7 points) | 27.5% (±1.6 points) | 25.0% (±0.6 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $44,955 (±$2,963) | $46,237 (±$3,293) | $48,236 (±$1,347) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $980 (±$31) | $992 (±$35) | $954 (±$11) | $1,413 |
In Grand Forks, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Grand Forks County (44.5%).
It is also higher than in North Dakota (38.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Grand Forks County, Grand Forks ranks 7 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 131 of 484.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Grand Forks
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks | — | 45.2% (±4.2 points) | — |
| East Grand Forks | 3.5 mi | 63.9% (±13.3 points) | Higher |
| Rhinehart Township | 4.3 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brenna Township | 4.7 mi | 0.0% (±76.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rye Township | 6.1 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Huntsville Township | 7.5 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Thompson | 10 mi | 61.5% (±33.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Blooming Township | 10 mi | 20.0% (±92.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ferry Township | 10 mi | 50.0% (±111.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: East Grand Forks, MN (63.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Grand Forks County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Michigan Township (Grand Forks County) | 100.0% (±130.1 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Union Township | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Washington Township | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 4 | Thompson | 61.5% (±33.3 points) |
| 5 | Ferry Township | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 6 | Larimore | 49.5% (±32.8 points) |
| 7 | Grand Forks | 45.2% (±4.2 points) |
| 8 | Northwood | 39.8% (±22.9 points) |
| 9 | Grand Forks AFB | 37.7% (±8.7 points) |
| 10 | Mekinock Township | 36.3% (±8.6 points) |
| 11 | Manvel | 28.6% (±33.6 points) |
| 12 | Blooming Township | 20.0% (±92.6 points) |
| 13 | Emerado | 2.0% (±38.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in Grand Forks County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Grand Forks
Are renters in Grand Forks rent-burdened?
45.2% of renting households in Grand Forks pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Grand Forks spend on rent?
The median renting household in Grand Forks, ND spends 27.8% (±1.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grand Forks city, North Dakota
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grand Forks city, North Dakota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grand Forks city, North Dakota
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Grand Forks city, North Dakota (place:32060, in state:38).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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