At a Glance
Median Income
$124,847
$65,335 per capita
Home Value
$313,000
Zillow: $404,725
Median Rent
$1,797/mo
35.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
59.1%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.5%
8.0% smoking rate
How Grandwood Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Grandwood Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Grandwood Park a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Grandwood Park residents earn a median household income of $124,847 , which is 66% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $65,335. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,341 business establishments, including 399 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Grandwood Park is $313,000 , 11% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $404,725. Median rent is $1,797/month, with 35.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Education
59.1% of adults in Grandwood Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% above the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grandwood Park has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,311
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density3,663/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born14.3%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$124,847
Per Capita$65,335
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$10,428M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,123
Housing
A+
Home Value$313,000
Rent$1,797
Ownership86.8%
Zillow$404,725
Housing Units2,137
Rent Burden35.6%
Health
Obesity29.5%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking8.0%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death7,666/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain35.3 in/yr
Elevation748 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+59.1%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+18.3%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute27 min
Broadband97.5%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Grandwood Park was built in 1991.
18.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Kenosha Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
14.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 399 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.