Living in Grant, Iowa

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

Grant has 35 residents with a median age of 59.5. The median household income is $68,125 (9% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $40,000.

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

Grant at a glance

Population
35
Median age
59.5State: 38.6
Median household income
$68,125State: $75,059
Median home value
$40,000State: $208,000
Homeowners
95.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
10%
Average commute
31 min

Is Grant a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 81% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.3%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Grant

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Grant the median home value is $40,000, 88% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,313 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Grant$40,000
Iowa$208,000
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Iowa$972
United States$1,413

Grant median household income

The median household income in Grant is $68,125 and the income per person is $42,883. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).

Median household income

Grant$68,125
Iowa$75,059
United States$80,734

Housing in Grant: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
22
Owner-occupied
95.2%
Renter-occupied
4.8%
Vacant
4.5%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1954
Average household size
1.67

Grant demographics

Population
35
Median age
59.5
Under 18
11.4%
65 and older
40%
Households
21
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
12.9%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Grant

10% of adults 25 and older in Grant have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Grant10%
Iowa31.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Grant

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3.6%
Average commute
31 minState: 20 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
71.4%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
61.9%

Grant vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Grant35$68,125$40,000—
Elliott420$50,625$68,000$725
Griswold975$55,000$98,900$907
Cumberland302$47,083$62,900$838
Lewis461$36,691$49,900$838
Stanton522$66,667$113,400$750
Massena383$61,827$101,000$584
Villisca1,048$60,465$77,000$714
Red Oak5,510$50,109$99,700$812

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Living in Grant: FAQ

What is the median household income in Grant, IA?

The median household income in Grant is $68,125, 9% lower than the Iowa median of $75,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Grant?

The median home value in Grant is $40,000, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.

Is Grant, IA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 81% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.3%.

What is the median age in Grant?

The median age in Grant is 59.5 years (Iowa: 38.6).

How long is the commute in Grant?

The average commute to work in Grant is 31 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Grant?

The unemployment rate in Grant is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Grant?

10% of adults in Grant 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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