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Grain Valley, MO


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Grain Valley, Missouri

Grain Valley, Missouri, in Jackson county, is 12 miles SE of Independence, Missouri (center to center) and 21 miles E of Kansas City, Missouri. The people of the city are in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Grain Valley has a population of 5,160.

The People and Families of Grain Valley

In Grain Valley, about 66% of adults are married. Grain Valley is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Grain Valley had a median family income of $57,240. Grain Valley is full of successful families and individuals. The city has a large middle class. Grain Valley isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Grain Valley residents, with $1,000. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Grain Valley Housing

In Grain Valley, 75% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Grain Valley has higher property taxes than most places in Missouri, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Grain Valley, 97% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.

High Points

Grain Valley strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 12%Grain Valley Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 13%Grain Valley Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 13%Grain Valley Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 17%Grain Valley Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Grain Valley, MO

Comparing Grain Valley to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Men79
Well-Paid Single Women79
Racial Diversity36
Female Share of the Population21
Age of the Population11
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty89
Median Family Income79
People in Middle Class or Better69
College Educated Adults58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home44
Short Commute Times32
Public Transportation Use11
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes62
People Living Alone42
Affordability of Rents41
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime54
Low Violent Crime55

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