Washington · Metropolitan Area
Granger is a small town in Washington with a population of 3,658. Residents earn $53,287 per year, which is 29% below the national average.
Based on current data, Granger receives an overall livability score of 2.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Granger has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Granger is $53,287, 29% below the national average of $75,149. At 12.9%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 24.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Granger is $149,600, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $966 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Granger is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 59 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,604 per 100,000, near the national average.
10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 54.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Granger experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 30.1% |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 69.9% |
| 422% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,287 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $16,468 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,002 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,706 |
| Unemployment | 12.9% |
| 258% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 24.1% |
| 94% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,385 |
| County GDP | $13,348M |
| Restaurants | 526 |
| Healthcare | 599 |
| Retail | 708 |
| Manufacturing | 248 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,109 |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.42% |
| Commute Time | 21.0 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $149,600 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $305,246 |
| Median List Price | $250,000 |
| Median List Price | $250,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $87 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.4% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $966 |
| 17% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 55.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,109 |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.42% |
| Obesity | 45.1% |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 16.9% |
| Heart Disease | 6.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.7% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 4.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 39.0% |
| Depression | 20.4% |
| Mental Distress | 18.4% |
| Physical Distress | 18.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 82.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 65.8% |
| Premature Death | 10,201/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 77.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 599 |
| Total Violent | 59.4/100K |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 29.7/100K |
| Assault | 29.7/100K |
| Total Property | 1,604.3/100K |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 267.4/100K |
| Theft | 1,069.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 267.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 45 |
| FEMA Disasters | 455 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 8.3 inches |
| 78% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 729 ft (222 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,114/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.3453°N, 120.1927°W |
| County FIPS | 53077 |
Winner: Republican by 14.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.0% |
| 70% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 54.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 2,114/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 17 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 599 |
| Restaurants | 526 |
| Retail Stores | 708 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 45 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 455 |
| Avg Commute | 21.0 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |