What are the schools like in Grant, MN?

Grant is served primarily by Stillwater Area Public Schools. The district operates 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.7:1.

What is the median household income in Grant?

The median household income in Grant, MN is $136,579 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.8%.

What is the weather like in Grant, MN?

Grant has an average high temperature of 22.3°F in January and 79.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 40.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Grant, MN affordable or expensive?

Grant's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Grant is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $603,800 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Grant, MN?

Grant has a violent crime rate of 117.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1118.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Grant, MN a Good Place to Live?

Grant is a small town of 3,969 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $136,579 and a 0.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Grant stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Grant is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Grant 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: 104.5

Grant's overall cost of living index is 104.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Grant costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Grant, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$603,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	91.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$136,579	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Grant's violent crime rate is 117.4 per 100,000 residents — 69% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

117.4 /100k

Property Crime

1118.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Grant is served primarily by Stillwater Area Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Grant, MN	National Avg
School District	Stillwater Area Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	8	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	55.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Grant sees average highs of 22.3°F in January and 79.3°F in July, with 33.2 inches of annual precipitation and 40.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Grant, MN
Average High — January	22.3°F
Average High — July	79.3°F
Annual Precipitation	33.2"
Annual Snowfall	40.4"

Demographics

Metric	Grant, MN	National Avg
Population	3,969	—
Median Age	42.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.5%	18.9%
Asian	1.2%	6.3%
Under 18	27.4%	22.2%
65 and over	19.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Grant

Grant, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

55082

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grant, MN affordable or expensive?

Grant's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Grant roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $603,800 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Grant, MN?

Grant's violent crime rate is 117.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1118.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Grant?

Public schools in Grant are operated by Stillwater Area Public Schools. The district has 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1. 55.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Grant, MN a good place to live?

Grant, MN has a population of 3,969, a median household income of $136,579, and an unemployment rate of 0.8%. 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 Grant?

Grant averages 22.3°F in January and 79.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.2 inches with about 40.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Grant?

Grant, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55082.

What is the population of Grant?

The population of Grant, Minnesota is 3,969 with a median age of 42.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Grant?

Key numbers for living in Grant: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $603,800, median household income $136,579, crime index 40 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Grant side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.