Median Income
$87,000
16% higher than US avg
Home Value
$226,000
20% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
7.0%
79% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,210
4% higher than US avg
Unemployment
11.9%
231% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
9.0%
27% lower than US avg
How Grimshaw Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population2,601
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density951/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Economy
B
Median Income$87,000
Per Capita$55,100
Unemployment11.9%
Poverty9.0%
Commute23 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$226,000
Rent$1,210
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,080
Rent Burden15.4%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,972 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+31.6%
Graduate+1.0%
Is Grimshaw a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Grimshaw receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Grimshaw offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Grimshaw is $87,000, 16% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 11.9%, unemployment is notably high. 9.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Grimshaw is $226,000, 20% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,210 per month. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
7.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.6% have completed high school.
Grimshaw has a population of 2,601 with a density of 951 people per square mile. The median age is 38.8 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.8%), with 1.2% Black, 1.8% Asian.
Population
2,601
Total Population
2021 Census
38.8yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 86.4% |
| 10% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.7% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 11.9% |
The median household income in Grimshaw is $87,000, which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $87,000 |
| 16% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $55,100 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 11.9% |
| 231% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 9.0% |
| 27% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 22.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 11.3% |
The median home value in Grimshaw is $226,000, 20% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,210 (4% above US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $226,000 |
| 20% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,210 |
| 4% above US avg |
| Rent Burden | 15.4% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 70.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 29.6% |
| Housing Units | 1,080 |
Property Tax
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Crime Rates: Grimshaw vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 1,972 ft (601 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 951/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 56.1834°N, 117.6027°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |