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Grangeville, ID


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Grangeville, Idaho

Grangeville, Idaho, in Idaho county, is 120 miles SW of Missoula, Montana (center to center) and 316 miles E of Seattle, Washington. The city contains a population of approximately 3,228.

The People and Families of Grangeville

In Grangeville, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Grangeville had a median family income of $34,625. If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Grangeville.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Grangeville favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $250. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Grangeville Housing

Grangeville has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 71% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the city the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Grangeville, 82% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Grangeville -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The city can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

Grangeville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Idaho):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyGrangeville Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyGrangeville Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 10%Grangeville Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Grangeville, ID

Comparing Grangeville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Idaho (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population910
Senior Citizens810
Female Share of the Population810
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Well-Paid Single Women58
Racial Diversity43
Well-Paid Single Men46
Male Share of the Population31

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
People Above Poverty46
People in Middle Class or Better35
Median Family Income34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home109
Public Transportation Use54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
People Living Alone79
Affordability of Property Taxes710
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Affordability of Rents66
Housing Recently Built42

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime33
Low Violent Crime31
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