At a Glance
Median Income
$76,488
$44,662 per capita
Home Value
$149,400
Zillow: $181,905
Median Rent
$1,014/mo
25.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.1%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
15.9% smoking rate
How Grand River Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Grand River's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Grand River a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Grand River residents earn a median household income of $76,488 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,662. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,826 business establishments, including 541 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Grand River is $149,400 , 47% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $181,905. Median rent is $1,014/month, with 25.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.
Education
20.1% of adults in Grand River hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population578
Median Age51.8 yrs
Density980/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans10.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,488
Per Capita$44,662
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$15,717M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,135
Housing
A+
Home Value$149,400
Rent$1,014
Ownership84.3%
Zillow$181,905
Housing Units318
Rent Burden25.6%
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,979/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain40.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation579 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.1%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute17 min
Broadband97.3%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Grand River was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Northeast Ohio Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 541 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.