Median Income
$47,200
37% lower than US avg
Home Value
$85,000
70% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
6.7%
80% lower than US avg
Unemployment
33.3%
825% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
20.0%
61% higher than US avg
How Granisle Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population337
Median Age64.0 yrs
Density22/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 90%
Economy
C
Median Income$47,200
Per Capita$36,400
Unemployment33.3%
Poverty20.0%
Commute24 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units200
Rent Burden15.0%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation2,664 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+30.0%
Graduate+0.0%
Is Granisle a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Granisle receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Granisle has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Granisle is $47,200, 37% below the national average of $75,149. At 33.3%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 20.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Granisle is $85,000, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
6.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.0% have completed high school.
Granisle has a population of 337 with a density of 22 people per square mile. The median age is 64.0 years, 65% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.5%).
Population
337
Total Population
2021 Census
64.0yrs
Median Age
65% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 88.2% |
| 12% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
| 89% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 10.3% |
The median household income in Granisle is $47,200, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 33.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $47,200 |
| 37% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $36,400 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 33.3% |
| 825% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 20.0% |
| 61% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 24.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 22.2% |
The median home value in Granisle is $85,000, 70% below the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $85,000 |
| 70% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 95.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 5.0% |
| Housing Units | 200 |
Property Tax
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Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Granisle vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 2,664 ft (812 m) |
| Area | 15.4 sq mi (39.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.8831°N, 126.2201°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |