At a Glance
Home Value
$97,300
Zillow: $92,757
Median Rent
$1,064/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
85.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
15.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
How Grindstone Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Grindstone's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Grindstone a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Grindstone is $97,300 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $92,757. Median rent is $1,064/month, with 9.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
12.5% of adults in Grindstone hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
85.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grindstone has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population592
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density448/mi²
Male / Female34% / 66%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans15.1%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$42,988
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty15.6%
County GDP$19,388M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087
Housing
Home Value$97,300
Rent$1,064
Ownership50.4%
Zillow$92,757
Housing Units356
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,507/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain44.3 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation984 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+85.9%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute24 min
Broadband77.2%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Grindstone was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 780 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.