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Grand River, OH

Ohio · Metropolitan Area

Grand River is a small town in Ohio with a population of 578. Residents earn $76,488 per year, which is 2% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
578 Population 980/sq mi density
$76,488 Median Income $44,662 per capita
$149,400 Home Value
$1,014 Median Rent 25.6% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,488 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$149,400 home value, $1,014/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $76,488
2% higher than US avg
Home Value $149,400
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.1%
40% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,014
13% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.8%
15% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.5%
31% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.3%
65% lower than US avg

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

People

Population578
Median Age51.8 yrs
Density980/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Veterans10.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$76,488
Per Capita$44,662
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$15,717M
Commute17 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$149,400
Rent$1,014
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units318
Rent Burden25.6%

Health

Obesity36.8%
Uninsured8.0%
Smoking15.9%
Depression26.5%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain40.5 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation579 ft (176 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.1%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute17 min
Broadband97.3%
Libraries15

Is Grand River a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Grand River receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Grand River stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Grand River is $76,488, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Grand River is $149,400, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,014 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

20.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Grand River experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Grand River has a population of 578 with a density of 980 people per square mile. The median age is 51.8 years, 33% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.2%), with 6.9% Black.

Population

578
Total Population
980
People / sq mi
51.8yrs
Median Age
33% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.2%
Female 48.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Grand River vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.1%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.9%
93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Grand River vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Grand River is $76,488, which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: Grand River vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$76,488
2% above US avg
Per Capita Income$44,662
Avg Weekly Wage$1,135
IRS Avg AGI$75,661

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.3%
65% below US avg
Establishments (County)6,826
County GDP$15,717M

Business (County)

Restaurants541
Healthcare588
Retail722
Manufacturing534

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,601
89% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.42%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.1 min
Drive Alone89.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Grand River is $149,400, 47% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,014 (13% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$149,400
47% below US avg
Median List Price$145,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$145,000
$/Sq Ft$202
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,014
13% below US avg
Rent Burden25.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.3%
Housing Units318
Median Year Built1944

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,601
89% above US avg
Effective Rate4.42%
In Grand River, 36.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.0% of residents lack health insurance. 15.9% are current smokers. 26.5% report depression. 24.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Grand River vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.8%
15% above US avg
Diabetes10.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure31.7%
Asthma10.8%
COPD6.4%
Cancer7.7%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.9%
14% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.7%
Physical Inactivity24.3%
Depression26.5%
Mental Distress18.5%
Physical Distress13.0%
Short Sleep41.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.5%
Uninsured8.0%
7% below US avg
Checkup Rate77.7%
Dental Visits62.4%
Premature Death7,979/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.9/10
Exercise Access87.8%
Healthcare Facilities588
Grand River has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.5 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.5 inches
6% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation579 ft (176 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density980/sq mi
Coordinates41.7439°N, 81.2863°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS39085
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 20.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 14.3-point margin. 97.3% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.7%
D 42.4%

Winner: Republican by 14.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.1%
40% below US avg
High School+96.6%
Graduate Degree+7.1%
School Test Score5.90
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density980/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access97.3%
Public Libraries15
Healthcare Facilities588
Restaurants541
Retail Stores722

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.1 min
Drive Alone89.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.0%

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