What are the schools like in Granby, MA?

Granby is served primarily by Granby. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.4:1.

What is the median household income in Granby?

The median household income in Granby, MA is $94,663 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.3%.

What is the weather like in Granby, MA?

Granby has an average high temperature of 34.0°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 36.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Granby, MA affordable or expensive?

Granby's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Granby is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $303,800 and the median rent is $859 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Granby, MA?

Granby has a violent crime rate of 49.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 297.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Granby, MA a Good Place to Live?

Granby is a small town of 1,176 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $94,663 and a 4.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Granby stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

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

All Granby 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: 98.4

Granby's overall cost of living index is 98.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Granby costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Granby, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$303,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$859	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$94,663	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Granby's violent crime rate is 49.6 per 100,000 residents — 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

49.6 /100k

Property Crime

297.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Granby is served primarily by Granby. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Granby, MA	National Avg
School District	Granby	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	51.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Granby sees average highs of 34.0°F in January and 83.1°F in July, with 46.6 inches of annual precipitation and 36.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Granby, MA
Average High — January	34.0°F
Average High — July	83.1°F
Annual Precipitation	46.6"
Annual Snowfall	36.5"

Demographics

Metric	Granby, MA	National Avg
Population	1,176	—
Median Age	46.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	16.7%	22.2%
65 and over	18.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Belchertown, MA 6 mi Chicopee, MA 6 mi Amherst Town, MA 7 mi Holyoke, MA 7 mi Easthampton Town, MA 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Granby

Granby, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

01033

Granby vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Granby, MA affordable or expensive?

Granby's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Granby roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $303,800 and median rent is $859/month.

What is the crime rate in Granby, MA?

Granby's violent crime rate is 49.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 297.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Granby?

Public schools in Granby are operated by Granby. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1. 51.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Granby, MA a good place to live?

Granby, MA has a population of 1,176, a median household income of $94,663, and an unemployment rate of 4.3%. 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 Granby?

Granby averages 34.0°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.6 inches with about 36.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Granby?

Granby, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 01033.

What is the population of Granby?

The population of Granby, Massachusetts is 1,176 with a median age of 46.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Granby?

Key numbers for living in Granby: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $303,800, median household income $94,663, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Granby side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.