At a Glance
Median Income
$112,125
$52,018 per capita
Home Value
$290,100
Zillow: $382,982
Median Rent
$923/mo
18.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
37.4%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
10.8% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Granger a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
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 3.3% (8% 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 $382,982. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population1,919
Median Age32.2 yrs
Density777/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$112,125
Per Capita$52,018
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$63,823M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,395
Housing
A+
Home Value$290,100
Rent$923
Ownership82.6%
Zillow$382,982
Housing Units789
Rent Burden18.2%
Health
Obesity32.9%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death7,653/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain36.2 in/yr
AQI45 (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
Broadband96.0%
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.
5.6% of the population has a disability.
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.