Minnesota
Granite Falls is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 2,612. Residents earn $59,402 per year, which is 21% below the national average.
Based on current data, Granite Falls receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Granite Falls offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Granite Falls is $59,402, 21% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Granite Falls is $139,700, 50% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $818 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Granite Falls is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 72 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,760 per 100,000, near the national average.
23.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Granite Falls has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches, including 51.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 98.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| 85% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $59,402 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,972 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $954 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,153 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.3% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 388 |
| County GDP | $784M |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Healthcare | 31 |
| Retail | 46 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,238 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.32% |
| Commute Time | 15.6 min |
| Work from Home | 5.0% |
| Census Median | $139,700 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $145,554 |
| Census Median Rent | $818 |
| 30% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,238 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.32% |
| Obesity | 39.9% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.1% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.8% |
| Depression | 26.4% |
| Mental Distress | 17.9% |
| Physical Distress | 12.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.1% |
| Premature Death | 8,670/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 45.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 31 |
| Total Violent | 71.8/100K |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 71.8/100K |
| Total Property | 1,760.1/100K |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 107.8/100K |
| Theft | 1,580.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 71.8/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 28.6 inches |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 51.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 903 ft (275 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 736/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8073°N, 95.5423°W |
| County FIPS | 27173 |
Winner: Republican by 40.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.4% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.5% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 736/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 31 |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Retail Stores | 46 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 15.6 min |
| Work from Home | 5.0% |