Grandfalls is a small town of 230 in Texas, with a median household income of $42,500
and a 13.2% unemployment rate.
Strengths:
Grandfalls stands out for solid school ratings (A).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Grandfalls is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Grandfalls city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Grandfalls metro area.
Metric
Grandfalls, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
N/A
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$650
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$42,500
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Grandfalls's violent crime rate is 108.4 per 100,000 residents
— 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
108.4 /100k
Property Crime
1133.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Grandfalls is served primarily by GRANDFALLS-ROYALTY ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Grandfalls, TX
National Avg
School District
GRANDFALLS-ROYALTY ISD
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
76.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Grandfalls sees average highs of 61.3°F in January
and 97.9°F in July,
with 13.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.4 inches of snow per year.
Grandfalls has a median home value of N/A and median rent of $650/month against a median household income of $42,500.
Grandfalls's violent crime rate is 108.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1133.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Grandfalls are operated by GRANDFALLS-ROYALTY ISD.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.8:1. 25.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Grandfalls, TX has a population of 230, a median household income of $42,500, and an unemployment rate of 13.2%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Grandfalls averages 61.3°F in January and 97.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 13.7 inches
with about 1.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Grandfalls, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 79742.
The population of Grandfalls, Texas is 230 with a median age of 40.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Grandfalls: median home N/A, median household income $42,500, crime index 39 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Grandfalls side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.