At a Glance
Median Income
$88,571
$30,322 per capita
Home Value
$222,200
Zillow: $274,215
Median Rent
$527/mo
24.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,091/100K
8,179/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.0%
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Grant Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Grant's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Grant a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Grant residents earn a median household income of $88,571 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,322. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,582 business establishments, including 208 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Grant is $222,200 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $274,215. Median rent is $527/month, with 24.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Safety & Crime
Grant reports 1,091 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 187% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 8,179/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
27.0% of adults in Grant hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grant has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,410
Median Age29.4 yrs
Density762/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$88,571
Per Capita$30,322
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$5,278M
Avg Weekly Wage$927
Housing
A+
Home Value$222,200
Rent$527
Ownership83.9%
Zillow$274,215
Housing Units574
Rent Burden24.7%
Crime
F
Violent1,091/100K
Property8,179/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault654/100K
Burglary3,162/100K
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death12,809/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain58.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,228 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.0%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute32 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed206 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Grant was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 206 Mbps.
There are 208 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.