At a Glance
Median Income
$60,625
$28,018 per capita
Home Value
$114,800
Zillow: $226,503
Median Rent
$679/mo
15.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
24.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
21.0% smoking rate
How Granton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Granton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Granton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Granton residents earn a median household income of $60,625 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,018. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 956 business establishments, including 78 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Granton is $114,800 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $226,503. Median rent is $679/month, with 15.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
14.1% of adults in Granton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Granton has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population368
Median Age28.0 yrs
Density669/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans17.4%
Economy
C
Median Income$60,625
Per Capita$28,018
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty24.0%
County GDP$1,919M
Avg Weekly Wage$964
Housing
A+
Home Value$114,800
Rent$679
Ownership63.6%
Zillow$226,503
Housing Units168
Rent Burden15.5%
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking21.0%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death7,843/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain35.5 in/yr
Elevation1,116 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.1%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 29%
Commute25 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Granton was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Chippewa Valley Regional (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.