What are the schools like in Granger, TX?

Granger is served primarily by GRANGER ISD. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.3:1.

What is the median household income in Granger?

The median household income in Granger, TX is $58,917 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.2%.

What is the weather like in Granger, TX?

Granger has an average high temperature of 61.1°F in January and 95.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Granger, TX affordable or expensive?

Granger's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Granger is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $126,200 and the median rent is $693 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Granger, TX?

Granger has a violent crime rate of 250.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 668.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Granger, TX a Good Place to Live?

Granger is a small town of 1,100 in Texas, with a median household income of $58,917 and a 8.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Granger is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Granger 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: 97.6

Granger's overall cost of living index is 97.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Granger costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Granger, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$126,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$693	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$58,917	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Granger's violent crime rate is 250.8 per 100,000 residents — 34% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

250.8 /100k

Property Crime

668.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Granger is served primarily by GRANGER ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Granger, TX	National Avg
School District	GRANGER ISD	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Granger sees average highs of 61.1°F in January and 95.9°F in July, with 36.4 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Granger, TX
Average High — January	61.1°F
Average High — July	95.9°F
Annual Precipitation	36.4"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Granger, TX	National Avg
Population	1,100	—
Median Age	48.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	64.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	10.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	24.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	7.8%	22.2%
65 and over	23.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bartlett, TX 5 mi Weir, TX 9 mi Taylor, TX 10 mi Sonterra, TX 11 mi Holland, TX 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Granger

Granger, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

76530

Granger vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Granger, TX affordable or expensive?

Granger's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Granger roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $126,200 and median rent is $693/month.

What is the crime rate in Granger, TX?

Granger's violent crime rate is 250.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 668.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Granger?

Public schools in Granger are operated by GRANGER ISD. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1. 11.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Granger, TX a good place to live?

Granger, TX has a population of 1,100, a median household income of $58,917, and an unemployment rate of 8.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Granger?

Granger averages 61.1°F in January and 95.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.4 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Granger?

Granger, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 76530.

What is the population of Granger?

The population of Granger, Texas is 1,100 with a median age of 48.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Granger?

Key numbers for living in Granger: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $126,200, median household income $58,917, crime index 52 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Granger side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.