At a Glance
Median Income
$47,566
$24,310 per capita
Violent Crime
151/100K
1,767/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.3%
40.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
54.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
297 sunny days/yr
How Grimes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Grimes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Grimes a Good Place to Live?
D
1.8 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Grimes residents earn a median household income of $47,566 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,310. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 54.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,205 business establishments, including 181 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Grimes reports 151 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,767/100K.
Education
9.3% of adults in Grimes hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
40.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grimes has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population371
Median Age57.6 yrs
Density164/mi²
Male / Female42% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$47,566
Per Capita$24,310
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty54.8%
County GDP$5,238M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,061
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership57.9%
Zillow$422,842
Housing Units127
Rent Burden30.4%
Crime
F
Violent151/100K
Property1,767/100K
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,213/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation44 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.3%
High School+40.1%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Broadband73.6%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Grimes was built in 1938.
64.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 181 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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