At a Glance
Median Income
$69,688
$35,440 per capita
Home Value
$134,600
Zillow: $218,085
Median Rent
$763/mo
21.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.3%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
10.9% smoking rate
How Gridley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gridley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gridley a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gridley residents earn a median household income of $69,688 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,440. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,357 business establishments, including 404 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gridley is $134,600 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,085. Median rent is $763/month, with 21.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Education
30.3% of adults in Gridley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% below the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gridley has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population1,339
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density1,089/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,688
Per Capita$35,440
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$16,910M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,273
Housing
A+
Home Value$134,600
Rent$763
Ownership72.2%
Zillow$218,085
Housing Units551
Rent Burden21.5%
Health
Obesity33.5%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,618/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain36.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation756 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.3%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute24 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries15
Did You Know?
Gridley was founded in 1869.
The median home in Gridley was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 404 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.