Grangeville is a small town of 3,369 in Idaho, with a median household income of $47,572
and a 3.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Grangeville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Grangeville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Grangeville city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.0
Grangeville's overall cost of living index is 92.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Grangeville costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Grangeville, ID
National Avg
Median Home Value
$220,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$787
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
62.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$47,572
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Grangeville's violent crime rate is 80.7 per 100,000 residents
— 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
80.7 /100k
Property Crime
268.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Grangeville is served primarily by MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Grangeville, ID
National Avg
School District
MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
2
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Student/Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Grangeville sees average highs of 37.8°F in January
and 82.1°F in July,
with 25.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 38.7 inches of snow per year.
Grangeville's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Grangeville roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $220,000 and median rent is $787/month.
Grangeville's violent crime rate is 80.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 268.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Grangeville are operated by MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 3 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1. 17.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Grangeville, ID has a population of 3,369, a median household income of $47,572, and an unemployment rate of 3.5%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Grangeville averages 37.8°F in January and 82.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 25.5 inches
with about 38.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Grangeville, ID is covered by 1 ZIP code: 83530.
The population of Grangeville, Idaho is 3,369 with a median age of 46.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Grangeville: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $220,000, median household income $47,572, crime index 18 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Grangeville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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