Living in Granger, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Granger · Census data 2020–2024
Granger has 1,046 residents with a median age of 41.9. The median household income is $73,145 (7% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $185,100, the median rent is $456/month.
Granger is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Granger at a glance
- Population
- 1,046
- Median age
- 41.9State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $73,145State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $185,100State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $456/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 76.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.7%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Granger a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.2%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 38 minutes; unemployment of 6.5%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Granger
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Granger the median home value is $185,100, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $456 per month, which is 21.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,525 a month in housing costs.
Granger median household income
The median household income in Granger is $73,145 and the income per person is $31,562. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Granger: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 485
- Owner-occupied
- 76.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.4%
- Vacant
- 15.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.26
Granger demographics
- Population
- 1,046
- Median age
- 41.9
- Under 18
- 13.1%
- 65 and older
- 25.5%
- Households
- 410
- Foreign-born
- 11.3%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Granger ›
Education in Granger
11.7% of adults 25 and older in Granger have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Granger
- Unemployment rate
- 6.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 13.2%
- Drive alone
- 78.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.5%
Granger vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granger | 1,046 | $73,145 | $185,100 | $456 |
| Bartlett | 1,941 | $67,438 | $218,900 | $756 |
| Taylor | 17,136 | $75,508 | $285,800 | $1,074 |
| Sonterra | 10,563 | $92,319 | $273,600 | $1,854 |
| Holland | 1,299 | $62,500 | $175,500 | — |
| Jarrell | 3,295 | $111,333 | $346,300 | $1,868 |
| Thrall | 861 | $76,094 | $175,000 | $1,177 |
| Hutto | 35,483 | $118,834 | $365,700 | $2,255 |
| Serenada | 1,444 | $154,653 | $480,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Granger, TX?
The median household income in Granger is $73,145, 7% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (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 $185,100, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Granger?
The median gross rent in Granger is $456 per month, about 21.3% of household income.
Is Granger, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.2%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 38 minutes; unemployment of 6.5%.
What is the median age in Granger?
The median age in Granger is 41.9 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Granger?
The average commute to work in Granger is 38 minutes; 13.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Granger?
The unemployment rate in Granger is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Granger?
11.7% 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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