Living in Grand Ridge, Florida

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Grand Ridge · Census data 2020–2024

Grand Ridge has 997 residents with a median age of 31. The median household income is $68,750 (8% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $106,500, the median rent is $902/month.

Grand Ridge is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Grand Ridge at a glance

Population
997
Median age
31State: 42.6
Median household income
$68,750State: $74,568
Median home value
$106,500State: $359,000
Median rent
$902/moState: $1,669
Homeowners
77.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
Average commute
31 min

Is Grand Ridge a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 70% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2%.

Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.3%.

The weather is best in March–April and October–November.

Cost of living in Grand Ridge

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Grand Ridge the median home value is $106,500, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $902 per month, which is 29% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,112 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Grand Ridge$106,500
Florida$359,000
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Grand Ridge$902
Florida$1,669
United States$1,413

Grand Ridge median household income

The median household income in Grand Ridge is $68,750 and the income per person is $30,155. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).

Median household income

Grand Ridge$68,750
Florida$74,568
United States$80,734

Housing in Grand Ridge: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
427
Owner-occupied
77.7%
Renter-occupied
22.3%
Vacant
16.9%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1990
Average household size
2.81

Grand Ridge demographics

Population
997
Median age
31
Under 18
21.4%
65 and older
18.5%
Households
355
Foreign-born
1.1%
Veterans
7.4%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White75.2%
Hispanic or Latino0.8%
Black19.5%
Asian1.1%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Grand Ridge ›

Education in Grand Ridge

10.8% of adults 25 and older in Grand Ridge have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 3.6% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Grand Ridge10.8%
Florida34.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Grand Ridge

Unemployment rate
2%State: 4.8%
Average commute
31 minState: 28 min
Work from home
12.3%
Drive alone
82.4%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
93.8%

Grand Ridge vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Grand Ridge997$68,750$106,500$902
Sneads1,771$38,889$111,300$831
Chattahoochee2,979$51,964$101,700$613
Altha457$29,583$84,500$900
Marianna7,150$40,414$98,700$861
Greenwood803$46,023$96,400$907
Bascom137$74,000$95,000—
Blountstown3,136$51,762$158,700—
Malone1,998$45,000$82,500$684

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Living in Grand Ridge: FAQ

What is the median household income in Grand Ridge, FL?

The median household income in Grand Ridge is $68,750, 8% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Grand Ridge?

The median home value in Grand Ridge is $106,500, compared with $359,000 in Florida.

How much is rent in Grand Ridge?

The median gross rent in Grand Ridge is $902 per month, about 29% of household income.

Is Grand Ridge, FL a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 70% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.3%.

What is the median age in Grand Ridge?

The median age in Grand Ridge is 31 years (Florida: 42.6).

How long is the commute in Grand Ridge?

The average commute to work in Grand Ridge is 31 minutes; 12.3% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Grand Ridge?

The unemployment rate in Grand Ridge is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Grand Ridge?

10.8% of adults in Grand Ridge have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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