At a Glance
Median Income
$68,750
$46,872 per capita
Home Value
$169,100
Zillow: $265,282
Median Rent
$498/mo
24.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.5%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
13.9% smoking rate
How Grand Meadow Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Grand Meadow's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Grand Meadow a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Grand Meadow residents earn a median household income of $68,750 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,872. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 900 business establishments, including 69 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Grand Meadow is $169,100 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $265,282. Median rent is $498/month, with 24.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
28.5% of adults in Grand Meadow hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grand Meadow has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population954
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density1,403/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,750
Per Capita$46,872
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$2,995M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,174
Housing
A+
Home Value$169,100
Rent$498
Ownership85.6%
Zillow$265,282
Housing Units448
Rent Burden24.0%
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,955/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain37.4 in/yr
Elevation1,353 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.5%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute25 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Grand Meadow was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Rochester International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.