Granbury, TX

Texas

Granbury is a small city in Texas with a population of 11,665. Residents earn $68,839 per year, which is 8% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
11,665 Population 677/sq mi density
$68,839 Median Income $44,436 per capita
$278,700 Home Value $368,488 Zillow
$1,387 Median Rent
65°F Avg Temperature
189 Violent Crime/100K 5,962 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$68,839 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$278,700 home value, $1,387/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
189 violent crimes/100K (50% below avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $68,839
8% lower than US avg
Home Value $278,700
1% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 189/100K
50% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 30.4%
10% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,387
19% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.2%
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.6%
56% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.0%
44% lower than US avg

How Granbury Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population11,665
Median Age50.1 yrs
Density677/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 89%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,839
Per Capita$44,436
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$3,550M
Commute29 min

Housing

A
Home Value$278,700
Rent$1,387
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$368,488

Crime

F
Violent189/100K
Property5,962/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault156/100K
Burglary368/100K

Health

Obesity34.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.4%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
AQI42 (Good)
Rain34.3 in/yr
Elevation710 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.4%
High School+91.6%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 17%
Commute29 min
EV Stations6
Libraries1

Is Granbury a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Granbury receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Granbury offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Granbury is $68,839, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Granbury is $278,700, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,387 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Granbury is below the national average at 189 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,962 per 100,000, 204% above the national average.

Education

30.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Granbury enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Granbury has a population of 11,665 with a density of 677 people per square mile. The median age is 50.1 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.3%), with 1.2% Hispanic, 1.3% Black.

Population

11,665
Total Population
677
People / sq mi
50.1yrs
Median Age
29% above US avg
17.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.8%
Female 56.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Granbury vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.1%
20% above US avg
Spanish5.9%
56% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Granbury vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Granbury is $68,839, which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Granbury vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$68,839
8% below US avg
Per Capita Income$44,436
Avg Weekly Wage$991
IRS Avg AGI$92,042

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.0%
44% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,700
County GDP$3,550M

Business (County)

Restaurants139
Healthcare160
Retail185
Manufacturing54

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,779
122% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.79%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.7 min
Work from Home9.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Granbury is $278,700, 1% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,387 (19% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $368,488.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$278,700
1% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$368,488
Median List Price$412,499

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$412,499
$/Sq Ft$197
Homes Sold25
Sale-to-List Ratio98.5%
Price Drops23.4%
Inventory158

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,387
19% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,669

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedrooms$1,149
3 Bedrooms$1,497
4 Bedrooms$1,733

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied59.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,779
122% above US avg
Effective Rate2.79%
In Granbury, 34.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.4% report depression. 24.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Granbury vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.2%
7% above US avg
Diabetes9.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure31.0%
Asthma10.4%
COPD6.2%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.5%
Physical Inactivity24.1%
Depression25.4%
Mental Distress18.7%
Physical Distress12.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.2%
Checkup Rate73.0%
Premature Death9,472/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access75.4%
Healthcare Facilities160
Granbury has a violent crime rate of 189 per 100,000 residents, 50% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 5,962 per 100,000 (204% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Granbury vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent189.5/100K
50% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape11.1/100K
Robbery22.3/100K
Assault156.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property5,962.3/100K
204% above US avg
Burglary367.8/100K
Theft5,561.1/100K
Vehicle Theft33.4/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8
FEMA Disasters182

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Granbury has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation is 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average64.8°F
20% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall34.3 inches
10% below US avg
Snowfall0.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation710 ft (216 m)
Area17.2 sq mi (44.6 km²)
Population Density677/sq mi
Coordinates32.4328°N, 97.7751°W
County FIPS48221
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 30.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 66-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 82.6%
D 16.6%

Winner: Republican by 66 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.4%
10% below US avg
High School+91.6%
School Test Score5.10
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density677/sq mi
Total Area17.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations6
Alt Fuel Stations10
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities160
Restaurants139
Retail Stores185

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8
FEMA Disaster Declarations182
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.7 min
Work from Home9.7%

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