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Granville, MA


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Granville, Massachusetts

Granville, Massachusetts, in Hampden county, is 13 miles W of Chicopee, Massachusetts (center to center) and 94 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is located in the Springfield metropolitan area. Granville has a population of 1,521.

The People and Families of Granville

In Granville, about 64% of adults are married. Lots of Granville people are married off. Large households are normal in the town.

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

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Granville had a median family income of $59,219. Granville enjoys an educated population.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Granville gave more campaign money ($800) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Granville Housing

Owners occupy 88% of the housing units in Granville.

Commuting

In Granville, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Granville Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Granville Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Granville College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Granville People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Granville Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Granville, MA

Comparing Granville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men105
Well-Paid Single Women82
Age of the Population76
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Racial Diversity31
Senior Citizens24
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married97
Average Household Size98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty108
College Educated Adults106
People in Middle Class or Better96
Median Family Income94

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home98
Walking and Biking to Work88
Public Transportation Use62
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing97
Housing Recently Built44
People Living Alone34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Affordability of Property Taxes26
Affordability of Rents13
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