At a Glance
Median Income
$117,348
$55,964 per capita
Home Value
$302,500
Zillow: $418,846
Median Rent
$1,381/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
54.8%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.2%
10.7% 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+
4.9 / 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 $117,348 , which is 56% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,964. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,539 business establishments, including 630 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Granger is $302,500 , 7% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $418,846. Median rent is $1,381/month, with 28.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Education
54.8% of adults in Granger hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% above the national average).
96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Granger has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population30,279
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density1,232/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born7.8%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$117,348
Per Capita$55,964
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$19,493M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,140
Housing
A+
Home Value$302,500
Rent$1,381
Ownership95.8%
Zillow$418,846
Housing Units10,760
Rent Burden28.4%
Health
Obesity30.2%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death9,846/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain39.2 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation810 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.8%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+24.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute22 min
Broadband95.9%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Granger was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is South Bend International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 630 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.