At a Glance
Median Income
$60,313
$29,391 per capita
Home Value
$145,700
Zillow: $316,685
Violent Crime
251/100K
669/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.9%
84.6% high school+
Unemployment
9.4%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
14.7% 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?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Granger residents earn a median household income of $60,313 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,391. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4% (161% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,692 business establishments, including 1,297 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Granger is $145,700 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $316,685. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Granger reports 251 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 34% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 669/100K.
Education
9.9% of adults in Granger hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
84.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Granger has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,015
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density1,515/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born12.1%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$60,313
Per Capita$29,391
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$44,610M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,545
Housing
A+
Home Value$145,700
Rent
Ownership78.6%
Zillow$316,685
Housing Units514
Rent Burden21.3%
Crime
F
Violent251/100K
Property669/100K
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death5,175/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain36.4 in/yr
Elevation573 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.9%
High School+84.6%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute35 min
Broadband76.4%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Granger was founded in 1882.
The median home in Granger was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is H H Coffield Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.5% of the population has a disability.
12.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 1,297 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 59 fatal vehicle crashes.