Granville, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Preston County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,215 Population 935/sq mi density
$32,015 Median Income $22,195 per capita
$135,400 Home Value $135,549 Zillow
$789 Median Rent 38.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$32,015 median income, 10.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$135,400 home value, $789/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Granville, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$32,015
57% below
$22,195 per capita
Home Value
$135,400
52% below
Zillow: $135,549
Median Rent
$789/mo
32% below
38.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
61% below
87.0% high school+
Unemployment
10.7%
197% above
18.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
19% above
20.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Granville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Granville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
43%
Home Value
48%
Rent
68%
Poverty
146%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
297%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Granville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Granville residents earn a median household income of $32,015 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,195. The unemployment rate stands at 10.7% (197% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 884 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Granville is $135,400 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $135,549. Median rent is $789/month, with 38.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.

Education

13.0% of adults in Granville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Granville has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,215
Median Age26.9 yrs
Density935/mi²
Male / Female58% / 43%
Foreign Born3.7%
Veterans3.6%

Economy

D
Median Income$32,015
Per Capita$22,195
Unemployment10.7%
Poverty18.1%
County GDP$1,012M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,065

Housing

A
Home Value$135,400
Rent$789
Ownership41.9%
Zillow$135,549
Housing Units734
Rent Burden38.0%

Health

Obesity38.1%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death11,315/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.2 in/yr
Elevation1,239 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+87.0%
Graduate+13.1%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 20%
Commute16 min
Broadband68.7%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Granville was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.