Grundy Center, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Grundy County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,794 Population 1,087/sq mi density
$77,540 Median Income $39,292 per capita
$173,200 Home Value $197,527 Zillow
$684 Median Rent 25.4% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$77,540 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$173,200 home value, $684/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Grundy Center, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$77,540
3% above
$39,292 per capita
Home Value
$173,200
39% below
Zillow: $197,527
Median Rent
$684/mo
41% below
25.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
321/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.2%
28% below
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
72% below
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
19% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Grundy Center Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Grundy Center's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
103%
Home Value
61%
Rent
59%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
28%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Grundy Center a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Grundy Center residents earn a median household income of $77,540 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,292. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 389 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Grundy Center is $173,200 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $197,527. Median rent is $684/month, with 25.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.

Safety & Crime

Grundy Center reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 321/100K.

Education

24.2% of adults in Grundy Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Grundy Center has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,794
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density1,087/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$77,540
Per Capita$39,292
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$732M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,118

Housing

A+
Home Value$173,200
Rent$684
Ownership79.8%
Zillow$197,527
Housing Units1,150
Rent Burden25.4%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property321/100K

Health

Obesity38.1%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,156/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain36.8 in/yr
Elevation1,018 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.2%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute23 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Grundy Center was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Waterloo Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.373 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.