At a Glance
Median Income
$117,348
$55,964 per capita
Home Value
$302,500
Zillow: $401,244
Median Rent
$1,381/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
221/100K
4,907/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
54.8%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.2%
10.7% 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Granger a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 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 $117,348 , which is 56% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,964. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below 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 $401,244. 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.
Safety & Crime
Granger reports 221 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,907/100K.
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 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population30,279
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density1,232/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$117,348
Per Capita$55,964
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$19,493M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,140
Housing
A+
Home Value$302,500
Rent$1,381
Ownership95.8%
Zillow$401,244
Housing Units10,760
Rent Burden28.4%
Crime
F
Violent221/100K
Property4,907/100K
Health
Obesity30.2%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death9,846/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI41 (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.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 630 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.
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