Granby, QC

Quebec

Granby is a mid-size city in Quebec with a population of 69,025. Residents earn $62,800 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
69,025 Population 1,171/sq mi density
$62,800 Median Income $43,160 per capita
$270,000 Home Value
$705 Median Rent 15.6% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$62,800 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$270,000 home value, $705/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,800
16% lower than US avg
Home Value $270,000
4% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.8%
74% lower than US avg
Median Rent $705
39% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.6%
56% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.0%
5% higher than US avg

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

People

Population69,025
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density1,171/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

B
Median Income$62,800
Per Capita$43,160
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty13.0%
Commute21 min

Housing

A
Home Value$270,000
Rent$705
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units31,850
Rent Burden15.6%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
AQIN/A
Rain58.7 in/yr
Elevation341 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.8%
High School+26.9%
Graduate+3.0%

Community

Commute21 min

Is Granby a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Granby receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Granby offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Granby is $62,800, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 13.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Granby is $270,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $705 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

8.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Granby has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches, including 71.9 inches of snow.

Granby has a population of 69,025 with a density of 1,171 people per square mile. The median age is 47.6 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.5%), with 1.6% Hispanic, 1.8% Black.

Population

69,025
Total Population
2021 Census
1,171
People / sq mi
47.6yrs
Median Age
22% above US avg
59.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.7%
Female 51.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Granby vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only2.1%
97% below US avg
Spanish91.9%
586% above US avg
Other Languages6%

Social Characteristics

Granby vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Granby is $62,800, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Granby vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,800
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$43,160

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.6%
56% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.0%
5% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.9 min
Drive Alone86.8%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home13.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Granby is $270,000, 4% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $705 (39% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$270,000
4% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$705
39% below US avg
Rent Burden15.6%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied54.2%
Renter-Occupied45.8%
Housing Units31,850

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Granby has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 58.7 inches.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-9°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.4°F
16% below US avg
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall58.7 inches
54% above US avg
Snowfall71.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation341 ft (104 m)
Area59.0 sq mi (152.7 km²)
Population Density1,171/sq mi
Coordinates45.4001°N, 72.7324°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
8.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.8%
74% below US avg
High School+26.9%
Graduate Degree+3.0%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,171/sq mi
Total Area59.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.9 min
Drive Alone86.8%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home13.6%

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