Crystal, North Dakota is located in southwestern Pembina County on North Dakota Highway 66. The community is only a 24 mile drive from Interest State 29’s Exit 187. Crystal was founded in 1879.

According to the 2000 U.S. Census, Crystal’s population was 167. At this time, the community’s median household income was $28,571. The median value of houses in Crystal was $32,500. In 1997, the Crystal Bridge on Appleton Avenue over Cart Creek was listed on the National Historic Register. Crystal offers a large, scenic city park with ball diamonds and picnic areas.

Surrounded by rich soil, Crystal sits in the middle of the Northern Red River Valley’s agricultural region. In 2010, Simplot Grower Solutions and Columbia Grain International started construction on two new large facilities in Crystal. They are working together to add a loop railroad track for 110-car unit trains. Simplot is adding a 25,000-ton fertilizer plant and Columbia Grain is adding a new grain terminal.

Crystal offers several amenities to visitors, including a gas station (with 24/7 self service) with convenience store, café and ATM. There are also bars that serve food.