Grand Ridge, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Jackson County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
845 Population 194/sq mi density
$43,333 Median Income $28,037 per capita
$104,300 Home Value $187,079 Zillow
$697 Median Rent 28.4% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$43,333 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,300 home value, $697/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Grand Ridge, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,333
42% below
$28,037 per capita
Home Value
$104,300
63% below
Zillow: $187,079
Median Rent
$697/mo
40% below
28.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.1%
76% below
82.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
16.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17% above
20.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F

How Grand Ridge Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Grand Ridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
58%
Home Value
37%
Rent
60%
Poverty
131%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
53%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Grand Ridge a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Grand Ridge residents earn a median household income of $43,333 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,037. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,052 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Grand Ridge is $104,300 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $187,079. Median rent is $697/month, with 28.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.

Education

8.1% of adults in Grand Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 82.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Grand Ridge has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population845
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density194/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$43,333
Per Capita$28,037
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty16.3%
County GDP$1,986M
Avg Weekly Wage$910

Housing

A+
Home Value$104,300
Rent$697
Ownership70.3%
Zillow$187,079
Housing Units396
Rent Burden28.4%

Health

Obesity37.4%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death13,579/100K

Climate

Avg Temp68°F
Rain51.1 in/yr
Elevation138 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.1%
High School+82.6%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 27%
Commute29 min
Broadband84.9%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Grand Ridge was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Tallahassee International (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.