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Granger, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Polk County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,919 Population 777/sq mi density
$112,125 Median Income $52,018 per capita
$290,100 Home Value $374,904 Zillow
$923 Median Rent 18.2% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$112,125 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$290,100 home value, $923/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Granger, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$112,125
49% above
$52,018 per capita
Home Value
$290,100
3% above
Zillow: $374,904
Median Rent
$923/mo
21% below
18.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
825/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.4%
11% above
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
2% above
10.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Granger Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
149%
Home Value
103%
Rent
79%
Poverty
25%
Bachelor's
111%
Unemployment
67%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Granger a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Granger residents earn a median household income of $112,125 , which is 49% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,018. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,581 business establishments, including 1,227 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Granger is $290,100 , 3% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $374,904. Median rent is $923/month, with 18.2% 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 2003.

Safety & Crime

Granger reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 825/100K.

Education

37.4% of adults in Granger hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% above the national average). 97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Granger has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population1,919
Median Age32.2 yrs
Density777/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$112,125
Per Capita$52,018
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$63,823M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,395

Housing

A+
Home Value$290,100
Rent$923
Ownership82.6%
Zillow$374,904
Housing Units789
Rent Burden18.2%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property825/100K

Health

Obesity32.9%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death7,653/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain36.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation891 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+37.4%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute26 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries19

Did You Know?

The median home in Granger was built in 2003.
15.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,227 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.