What are the schools like in Griffith, IN?

Griffith is served primarily by Griffith Public Schools. The district operates 2 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.0:1.

What is the median household income in Griffith?

The median household income in Griffith, IN is $74,350 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.

What is the weather like in Griffith, IN?

Griffith has an average high temperature of 31.1°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 26.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Griffith, IN affordable or expensive?

Griffith's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Griffith is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $182,800 and the median rent is $1,089 per month.

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

Griffith has a violent crime rate of 130.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 986.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Griffith, IN a Good Place to Live?

Griffith is a small city of 16,182 in Indiana, with a median household income of $74,350 and a 4.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Griffith stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Griffith is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Griffith 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: 102.6

Griffith's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Griffith costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Griffith, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$182,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,089	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$74,350	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Griffith's violent crime rate is 130.3 per 100,000 residents — 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

130.3 /100k

Property Crime

986.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Griffith is served primarily by Griffith Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Griffith, IN	National Avg
School District	Griffith Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Griffith sees average highs of 31.1°F in January and 83.9°F in July, with 40.9 inches of annual precipitation and 26.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Griffith, IN
Average High — January	31.1°F
Average High — July	83.9°F
Annual Precipitation	40.9"
Annual Snowfall	26.6"

Demographics

Metric	Griffith, IN	National Avg
Population	16,182	—
Median Age	38.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	64.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	16.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	13.1%	18.9%
Asian	2.2%	6.3%
Under 18	20.0%	22.2%
65 and over	14.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Griffith

Griffith, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

46319

Griffith vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Griffith, IN affordable or expensive?

Griffith's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Griffith roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $182,800 and median rent is $1,089/month.

What is the crime rate in Griffith, IN?

Griffith's violent crime rate is 130.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 986.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Griffith?

Public schools in Griffith are operated by Griffith Public Schools. The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1. 25.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Griffith, IN a good place to live?

Griffith, IN has a population of 16,182, a median household income of $74,350, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%. 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 Griffith?

Griffith averages 31.1°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.9 inches with about 26.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Griffith?

Griffith, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 46319.

What is the population of Griffith?

The population of Griffith, Indiana is 16,182 with a median age of 38.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Griffith?

Key numbers for living in Griffith: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $182,800, median household income $74,350, crime index 39 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Griffith side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.