Below Average CostSafer than AverageBuchanan County Public Schools
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Grundy is a small town of 777 in Virginia, with a median household income of N/A
.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Grundy stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Grundy is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Grundy 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: 92.4
Grundy's overall cost of living index is 92.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Grundy costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Grundy, VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$181,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$728
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
81.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
N/A
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Grundy's violent crime rate is 295.2 per 100,000 residents
— 22% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
295.2 /100k
Property Crime
1490.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Grundy is served primarily by Buchanan County Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Grundy, VA
National Avg
School District
Buchanan County Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
35.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Grundy sees average highs of 42.9°F in January
and 82.6°F in July,
with 46.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 16.0 inches of snow per year.
Grundy's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Grundy roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $181,600 and median rent is $728/month.
Grundy's violent crime rate is 295.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1490.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Grundy are operated by Buchanan County Public Schools.
The district has 4 elementary, several middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1. 35.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Grundy, VA has a population of 777, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Grundy averages 42.9°F in January and 82.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.9 inches
with about 16.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Grundy, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 24614.
The population of Grundy, Virginia is 777 with a median age of 52.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Grundy: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $181,600, median household income N/A, crime index 75 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Grundy side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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