At a Glance
Median Income
$53,287
$16,468 per capita
Home Value
$149,600
Zillow: $305,246
Median Rent
$966/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
59/100K
1,604/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
54.6% high school+
Unemployment
12.9%
24.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.1%
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
279 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?
C
2.4 / 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 $53,287 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,468. The unemployment rate stands at 12.9% (258% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,385 business establishments, including 526 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Granger is $149,600 , 47% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $305,246. Median rent is $966/month, with 29.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Granger reports 59 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,604/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
10.0% of adults in Granger hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
54.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Granger has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population3,658
Median Age21.8 yrs
Density2,114/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.6%
Economy
D
Median Income$53,287
Per Capita$16,468
Unemployment12.9%
Poverty24.1%
County GDP$13,348M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,002
Housing
A+
Home Value$149,600
Rent$966
Ownership55.2%
Zillow$305,246
Housing Units853
Rent Burden29.3%
Crime
F
Violent59/100K
Property1,604/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault30/100K
Burglary267/100K
Health
Obesity45.1%
Diabetes16.9%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death10,201/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days279/yr
Rain8.3 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation729 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+54.6%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute21 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries17
Did You Know?
Granger was founded in 1902.
The median home in Granger was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Tri-Cities (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 526 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.
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