Grand Ridge is a small town of 593 in Illinois, with a median household income of $73,929
and a 3.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Grand Ridge stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Grand Ridge is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Grand Ridge 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: 93.5
Grand Ridge's overall cost of living index is 93.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Grand Ridge costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Grand Ridge, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$151,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$800
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
91.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$73,929
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Grand Ridge's violent crime rate is 96.6 per 100,000 residents
— 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
96.6 /100k
Property Crime
653.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Grand Ridge is served primarily by Grand Ridge CCSD 95.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Grand Ridge, IL
National Avg
School District
Grand Ridge CCSD 95
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
99.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Grand Ridge sees average highs of 31.4°F in January
and 84.0°F in July,
with 39.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 25.0 inches of snow per year.
Grand Ridge's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Grand Ridge roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $151,800 and median rent is $800/month.
Grand Ridge's violent crime rate is 96.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 653.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Grand Ridge are operated by Grand Ridge CCSD 95.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.6:1. 20.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Grand Ridge, IL has a population of 593, a median household income of $73,929, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%.
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.
Grand Ridge averages 31.4°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.0 inches
with about 25.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Grand Ridge, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61325.
The population of Grand Ridge, Illinois is 593 with a median age of 36.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Grand Ridge: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $151,800, median household income $73,929, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Grand Ridge side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
