Granville, OH

Ohio · Metropolitan Area

Granville is a small city in Ohio with a population of 5,916. Residents earn $123,860 per year, which is 65% above the national average.

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
5,916 Population 1,230/sq mi density
$123,860 Median Income $50,673 per capita
$490,500 Home Value $501,051 Zillow
$1,103 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$123,860 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$490,500 home value, $1,103/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
68.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $123,860
65% higher than US avg
Home Value $490,500
74% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 68.1%
102% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,103
5% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.1%
6% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.1%
69% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.8%
85% lower than US avg

How Granville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population5,916
Median Age23.4 yrs
Density1,230/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 86%

Economy

A+
Median Income$123,860
Per Capita$50,673
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$11,123M
Commute22 min

Housing

A
Home Value$490,500
Rent$1,103
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$501,051

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity34.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.8%
Heart Disease4.6%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain44.2 in/yr
Elevation896 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+68.1%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 35%
Commute22 min
EV Stations7
Libraries11

Is Granville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Granville receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Granville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Granville is $123,860, which is significantly higher than the national average — 65% above $75,149. This places Granville among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Granville is $490,500, making it a premium housing market at 74% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,103 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Granville is a highly educated community — 68.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Granville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Granville has a population of 5,916 with a density of 1,230 people per square mile. The median age is 23.4 years, 40% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (86.1%), with 1.2% Black.

Population

5,916
Total Population
1,230
People / sq mi
23.4yrs
Median Age
40% below US avg
4.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Granville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.4%
16% above US avg
Spanish8.6%
36% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Granville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Granville is $123,860, which is 65% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Granville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$123,860
65% above US avg
Per Capita Income$50,673
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
IRS Avg AGI$75,851

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.8%
85% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,996
County GDP$11,123M

Business (County)

Restaurants350
Healthcare302
Retail433
Manufacturing158

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,849
67% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.19%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.0 min
Work from Home21.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Granville is $490,500, 74% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,103 (5% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $501,051.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$490,500
74% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$501,051
Median List Price$790,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$790,000
$/Sq Ft$183
Homes Sold4
Sale-to-List Ratio98.8%
Price Drops6.3%
Inventory16

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,103
5% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,849
67% above US avg
Effective Rate1.19%
In Granville, 34.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.8% report depression. 17.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Granville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.1%
6% above US avg
Diabetes8.8%
Heart Disease4.6%
High Blood Pressure28.2%
Asthma10.5%
COPD4.7%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.7%
Physical Inactivity17.5%
Depression25.8%
Mental Distress16.0%
Physical Distress10.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.6%
Checkup Rate78.1%
Premature Death8,469/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access76.2%
Healthcare Facilities302

Crime Rates: Granville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)17
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Granville has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.2 inches
16% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation896 ft (273 m)
Area4.8 sq mi (12.5 km²)
Population Density1,230/sq mi
Coordinates40.0568°N, 82.5041°W
County FIPS39089
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 68.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (102% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 30-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64.6%
D 34.5%

Winner: Republican by 30 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+68.1%
102% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.90
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,230/sq mi
Total Area4.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations7
Alt Fuel Stations7
Public Libraries11
Healthcare Facilities302
Restaurants350
Retail Stores433

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)17
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.0 min
Work from Home21.3%

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