Living in Granville, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Granville · Census data 2020–2024
Granville has 5,999 residents with a median age of 28. The median household income is $124,408 (74% higher than the Ohio median), the median home value is $502,300, the median rent is $1,129/month.
Granville at a glance
- Population
- 5,999
- Median age
- 28State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $124,408State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $502,300State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,129/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 81.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 66.3%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Granville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 74% higher than the Ohio median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 2.7%.
Cons: Home values 134% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Granville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Granville the median home value is $502,300, 51% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,129 per month, which is 26.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,721 a month in housing costs.
Granville median household income
The median household income in Granville is $124,408 and the income per person is $51,216. 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Granville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,005
- Owner-occupied
- 81.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.4%
- Vacant
- 7.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.18
Granville demographics
- Population
- 5,999
- Median age
- 28
- Under 18
- 13.9%
- 65 and older
- 19.6%
- Households
- 1,859
- Foreign-born
- 10.4%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Granville ›
Education in Granville
66.3% of adults 25 and older in Granville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 29.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Granville
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 24.8%
- Drive alone
- 44.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 27.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.1%
Granville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granville | 5,999 | $124,408 | $502,300 | $1,129 |
| Granville South | 1,146 | $131,307 | $364,500 | — |
| Heath | 10,644 | $71,917 | $235,700 | $1,129 |
| Newark | 50,783 | $61,670 | $192,300 | $973 |
| Alexandria | 539 | $115,682 | $253,300 | $1,500 |
| Hebron | 2,508 | $66,627 | $194,900 | $850 |
| Jacksontown | 276 | $131,435 | $467,500 | — |
| Beechwood Trails | 3,133 | $110,887 | $349,000 | — |
| Buckeye Lake | 2,525 | $79,286 | $200,400 | $863 |
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What is the median household income in Granville, OH?
The median household income in Granville is $124,408, 74% higher than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Granville?
The median home value in Granville is $502,300, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Granville?
The median gross rent in Granville is $1,129 per month, about 26.5% of household income.
Is Granville, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 74% higher than the Ohio median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 2.7%. Minuses: home values 134% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Granville?
The median age in Granville is 28 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Granville?
The average commute to work in Granville is 22 minutes; 24.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Granville?
The unemployment rate in Granville is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Granville?
66.3% of adults in Granville 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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