What are the schools like in Grandview, IL?

School district data for Grandview is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Grandview?

The median household income in Grandview, IL is $56,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.1%.

What is the weather like in Grandview, IL?

Grandview has an average high temperature of 35.8°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.8 inches.

Grandview, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Grandview, IL affordable or expensive?

Grandview's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Grandview is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $72,800 and the median rent is $973 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Grandview, IL?

Grandview has a violent crime rate of 540.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2963.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Grandview, IL a Good Place to Live?

Grandview is a small town of 1,391 in Illinois, with a median household income of $56,750 and a 9.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Grandview stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Grandview is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Grandview 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: 90.5

Grandview's overall cost of living index is 90.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Grandview costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Grandview, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$72,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$973	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$56,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Grandview's violent crime rate is 540.4 per 100,000 residents — 42% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

540.4 /100k

Property Crime

2963.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Grandview, IL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	10.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Grandview sees average highs of 35.8°F in January and 85.5°F in July, with 39.6 inches of annual precipitation and 21.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Grandview, IL
Average High — January	35.8°F
Average High — July	85.5°F
Annual Precipitation	39.6"
Annual Snowfall	21.8"

Demographics

Metric	Grandview, IL	National Avg
Population	1,391	—
Median Age	42.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	7.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.2%	22.2%
65 and over	15.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Springfield, IL 2 mi Clear Lake, IL 3 mi Leland Grove, IL 4 mi Jerome, IL 5 mi Southern View, IL 5 mi

Grandview vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grandview, IL affordable or expensive?

Grandview's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Grandview roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $72,800 and median rent is $973/month.

What is the crime rate in Grandview, IL?

Grandview's violent crime rate is 540.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2963.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Grandview?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Grandview, IL a good place to live?

Grandview, IL has a population of 1,391, a median household income of $56,750, and an unemployment rate of 9.1%. 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.

What is the weather like in Grandview?

Grandview averages 35.8°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.6 inches with about 21.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Grandview?

The population of Grandview, Illinois is 1,391 with a median age of 42.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Grandview?

Key numbers for living in Grandview: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $72,800, median household income $56,750, crime index 142 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Grandview side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.