Living in Granger, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Granger · Census data 2020–2024
Granger has 30,321 residents with a median age of 40.4. The median household income is $123,318 (71% higher than the Indiana median), the median home value is $331,100, the median rent is $1,656/month.
Granger at a glance
- Population
- 30,321
- Median age
- 40.4State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $123,318State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $331,100State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $1,656/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 95.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56.3%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Granger a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 71% higher than the Indiana median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.7%.
Cons: Home values 52% higher than the state median; unemployment of 4.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Granger
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Granger the median home value is $331,100, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,656 per month, which is 28.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,807 a month in housing costs.
Granger median household income
The median household income in Granger is $123,318 and the income per person is $57,489. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Granger: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,869
- Owner-occupied
- 95.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.7%
- Vacant
- 2.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.87
Granger demographics
- Population
- 30,321
- Median age
- 40.4
- Under 18
- 28.4%
- 65 and older
- 18.1%
- Households
- 10,560
- Foreign-born
- 8%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Granger ›
Education in Granger
56.3% of adults 25 and older in Granger have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 24.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Granger
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 13.3%
- Drive alone
- 80%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.4%
Granger vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granger | 30,321 | $123,318 | $331,100 | $1,656 |
| Mishawaka | 51,021 | $54,291 | $155,500 | $1,070 |
| Edwardsburg | 1,472 | $52,500 | $122,200 | $950 |
| Osceola | 2,593 | $66,503 | $196,900 | $1,654 |
| Notre Dame | 6,890 | $19,886 | — | $1,258 |
| Roseland | 1,175 | $47,917 | $122,500 | $1,227 |
| South Bend | 103,085 | $55,786 | $140,400 | $1,033 |
| Simonton Lake | 4,248 | $75,673 | $266,800 | $1,108 |
| Niles | 11,803 | $51,376 | $135,100 | $855 |
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What is the median household income in Granger, IN?
The median household income in Granger is $123,318, 71% higher than the Indiana median of $71,957 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Granger?
The median home value in Granger is $331,100, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Granger?
The median gross rent in Granger is $1,656 per month, about 28.3% of household income.
Is Granger, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 71% higher than the Indiana median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.7%. Minuses: home values 52% higher than the state median; unemployment of 4.4%.
What is the median age in Granger?
The median age in Granger is 40.4 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Granger?
The average commute to work in Granger is 22 minutes; 13.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Granger?
The unemployment rate in Granger is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Granger?
56.3% of adults in Granger 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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