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Grandview, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Louisa County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
438 Population 1,904/sq mi density
$46,750 Median Income $30,272 per capita
$134,000 Home Value $152,225 Zillow
$828 Median Rent 19.7% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
607 Violent Crime/100K 2,004 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$46,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,000 home value, $828/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
607 violent crimes/100K (60% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Grandview, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,750
38% below
$30,272 per capita
Home Value
$134,000
52% below
Zillow: $152,225
Median Rent
$828/mo
29% below
19.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
607/100K
60% above
2,004/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
70% below
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
28% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Grandview Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
62%
Home Value
48%
Rent
71%
Poverty
49%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
160%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Grandview a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Grandview residents earn a median household income of $46,750 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,272. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 281 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Grandview is $134,000 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $152,225. Median rent is $828/month, with 19.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Safety & Crime

Grandview reports 607 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 60% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,004/100K.

Education

10.1% of adults in Grandview hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Grandview has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population438
Median Age59.9 yrs
Density1,904/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,750
Per Capita$30,272
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$930M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007

Housing

A+
Home Value$134,000
Rent$828
Ownership83.8%
Zillow$152,225
Housing Units264
Rent Burden19.7%

Crime

F
Violent607/100K
Property2,004/100K

Health

Obesity41.0%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,584/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation703 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute27 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed48 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Grandview was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.