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Grand Junction, IA


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Grand Junction, Iowa

Grand Junction, Iowa, in Greene county, is 31 miles W of Ames, Iowa (center to center) and 102 miles NE of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 964.

The People and Families of Grand Junction

In Grand Junction, about 62% of adults are married.

You'll notice more men than women in Grand Junction compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Grand Junction had a median family income of $34,875.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Grand Junction Housing

Owners occupy 73% of the housing units in Grand Junction. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places. One of the strengths of Grand Junction is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in the city?

Commuting

In Grand Junction, 96% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in Grand Junction tends to be by car.

High Points

Grand Junction strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophyGrand Junction Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Grand Junction Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Grand Junction, IA

Comparing Grand Junction to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population910
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Senior Citizens64
Well-Paid Single Men42
Age of the Population32
Racial Diversity24
Female Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty41
Median Family Income31
People in Middle Class or Better31
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times42
Working at Home21
Walking and Biking to Work21
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents99
People Living Alone65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Housing Recently Built11
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