At a Glance
Median Income
$76,009
$39,045 per capita
Home Value
$200,400
Zillow: $243,311
Median Rent
$1,154/mo
29.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
69/100K
1,792/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.6%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Griffith Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Griffith's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Griffith a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Griffith residents earn a median household income of $76,009 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,045. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,872 business establishments, including 1,110 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Griffith is $200,400 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $243,311. Median rent is $1,154/month, with 29.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Griffith reports 69 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,792/100K. The murder rate is 12.5/100K.
Education
26.6% of adults in Griffith hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Griffith has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population16,228
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density2,089/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,009
Per Capita$39,045
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$31,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177
Housing
A+
Home Value$200,400
Rent$1,154
Ownership72.4%
Zillow$243,311
Housing Units7,022
Rent Burden29.0%
Crime
F
Violent69/100K
Property1,792/100K
Murder12.5/100K
Assault6/100K
Burglary163/100K
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death10,981/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation633 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.6%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute31 min
Broadband94.6%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries26
Did You Know?
Griffith was founded in 1854.
The median home in Griffith was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Gary/Chicago International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 1,110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 53 fatal vehicle crashes.
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