What are the schools like in Granger, IN?

Granger is served primarily by Paramount School of Excellence South Bend. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.0:1.

What is the median household income in Granger?

The median household income in Granger, IN is $112,734 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.1%.

What is the weather like in Granger, IN?

Granger has an average high temperature of 31.8°F in January and 83.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 36.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Granger, IN affordable or expensive?

Granger's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Granger is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $279,800 and the median rent is $1,424 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Granger, IN?

Granger has a violent crime rate of 456.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1590.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Granger, IN a Good Place to Live?

Granger is a small city of 30,019 in Indiana, with a median household income of $112,734 and a 5.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Granger stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Granger 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: 91.4

Granger's overall cost of living index is 91.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Granger costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Granger, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$279,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,424	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	94.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$112,734	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Granger's violent crime rate is 456.9 per 100,000 residents — 20% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

456.9 /100k

Property Crime

1590.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Granger is served primarily by Paramount School of Excellence South Bend. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Granger, IN	National Avg
School District	Paramount School of Excellence South Bend	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	55.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Granger sees average highs of 31.8°F in January and 83.0°F in July, with 40.9 inches of annual precipitation and 36.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Granger, IN
Average High — January	31.8°F
Average High — July	83.0°F
Annual Precipitation	40.9"
Annual Snowfall	36.9"

Demographics

Metric	Granger, IN	National Avg
Population	30,019	—
Median Age	40.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	82.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.8%	18.9%
Asian	7.5%	6.3%
Under 18	28.1%	22.2%
65 and over	17.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Mishawaka, IN 5 mi Edwardsburg, MI 5 mi Indian Village, IN 5 mi Osceola, IN 6 mi Notre Dame, IN 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Granger

Granger, IN is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

46530 46635

Granger vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Granger, IN affordable or expensive?

Granger's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Granger roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $279,800 and median rent is $1,424/month.

What is the crime rate in Granger, IN?

Granger's violent crime rate is 456.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1590.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Granger?

Public schools in Granger are operated by Paramount School of Excellence South Bend. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1. 55.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Granger, IN a good place to live?

Granger, IN has a population of 30,019, a median household income of $112,734, and an unemployment rate of 5.1%. 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 Granger?

Granger averages 31.8°F in January and 83.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.9 inches with about 36.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Granger?

Granger, IN is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 46530, 46635.

What is the population of Granger?

The population of Granger, Indiana is 30,019 with a median age of 40.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Granger?

Key numbers for living in Granger: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $279,800, median household income $112,734, crime index 102 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Granger side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.