Below Average CostVery SafeGRANVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Granville is a small town of 2,370 in New York, with a median household income of $46,337
and a 4.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Granville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
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: 93.6
Granville's overall cost of living index is 93.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Granville costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Granville, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$129,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$728
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
47.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$46,337
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Granville's violent crime rate is 55.6 per 100,000 residents
— 85% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
55.6 /100k
Property Crime
178.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Granville is served primarily by GRANVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Granville, NY
National Avg
School District
GRANVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Elementary Schools
2
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Granville sees average highs of 30.3°F in January
and 83.5°F in July,
with 42.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 74.6 inches of snow per year.
Granville's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Granville roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $129,400 and median rent is $728/month.
Granville's violent crime rate is 55.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 178.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Granville are operated by GRANVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1. 15.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Granville, NY has a population of 2,370, a median household income of $46,337, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%.
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.
Granville averages 30.3°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.5 inches
with about 74.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Granville, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 12832.
The population of Granville, New York is 2,370 with a median age of 41.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Granville: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $129,400, median household income $46,337, crime index 12 (100 = US average, lower is safer), 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.
