What are the schools like in Granville, IL?

Granville is served primarily by Putnam County CUSD 535. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.9:1.

What is the median household income in Granville?

The median household income in Granville, IL is $65,577 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.6%.

What is the weather like in Granville, IL?

Granville has an average high temperature of 32.8°F in January and 86.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 28.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Granville, IL affordable or expensive?

Granville's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Granville is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $128,800 and the median rent is $720 per month.

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

Crime rate data for Granville is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Granville, IL a Good Place to Live?

Granville is a small town of 1,474 in Illinois, with a median household income of $65,577 and a 2.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Granville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Granville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Granville 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: 91.8

Granville's overall cost of living index is 91.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Granville costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Granville, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$128,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$720	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$65,577	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Granville is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Granville is served primarily by Putnam County CUSD 535. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Granville, IL	National Avg
School District	Putnam County CUSD 535	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Granville sees average highs of 32.8°F in January and 86.2°F in July, with 38.6 inches of annual precipitation and 28.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Granville, IL
Average High — January	32.8°F
Average High — July	86.2°F
Annual Precipitation	38.6"
Annual Snowfall	28.5"

Demographics

Metric	Granville, IL	National Avg
Population	1,474	—
Median Age	41.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.6%	22.2%
65 and over	23.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Granville

Granville, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

61326

Granville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Granville, IL affordable or expensive?

Granville's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Granville roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $128,800 and median rent is $720/month.

What is the crime rate in Granville, IL?

Crime data for Granville is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Granville?

Public schools in Granville are operated by Putnam County CUSD 535. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1. 21.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Granville, IL a good place to live?

Granville, IL has a population of 1,474, a median household income of $65,577, and an unemployment rate of 2.6%. 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 Granville?

Granville averages 32.8°F in January and 86.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.6 inches with about 28.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Granville?

Granville, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61326.

What is the population of Granville?

The population of Granville, Illinois is 1,474 with a median age of 41.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Granville?

Key numbers for living in Granville: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $128,800, median household income $65,577, schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Granville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.