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Granville, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Preston County County
Granville, WV
At a Glance
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)
Is Granville a Good Place to Live?
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 6.5% (81% 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 $125,393. 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.
Safety & Crime
Granville reports 598 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 57% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,742/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.