At a Glance
Median Income
$42,417
$28,366 per capita
Home Value
$187,000
Zillow: $75,962
Median Rent
$740/mo
21.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
111/100K
2,556/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.0%
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
21.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Grundy Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Grundy's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Grundy a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Grundy residents earn a median household income of $42,417 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,366. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 555 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Grundy is $187,000 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $75,962. Median rent is $740/month, with 21.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Grundy reports 111 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,556/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
39.0% of adults in Grundy hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% above the national average).
93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grundy has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population782
Median Age54.5 yrs
Density157/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$42,417
Per Capita$28,366
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$1,397M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,201
Housing
A
Home Value$187,000
Rent$740
Ownership84.1%
Zillow$75,962
Housing Units442
Rent Burden21.7%
Crime
F
Violent111/100K
Property2,556/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault111/100K
Burglary111/100K
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking21.9%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death16,804/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain46.9 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation2,054 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.0%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+18.9%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Commute16 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed223 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Grundy was founded in 1858.
The median home in Grundy was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (81 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
39.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 223 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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