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Grandview, MO


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Grandview, Missouri

Grandview, Missouri, in Jackson county, is 10 miles SE of Overland Park, Kansas (center to center) and 15 miles S of Kansas City, Missouri. The city is located in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Grandview has a population of 24,881.

The People and Families of Grandview

In Grandview, about 50% of adults are married.

Approximately 40% of Grandview is non-white. No single racial group represents Grandview, a city where diversity is valued.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Grandview had a median family income of $47,889.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Grandview gave more campaign money ($750) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Grandview Housing

Owners occupy 61% of the housing units in Grandview. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Grandview, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Racial Diversity
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Comparative Profile of Grandview, MO

Comparing Grandview 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
Racial Diversity910
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Well-Paid Single Women69
Male Share of the Population68
Well-Paid Single Men68
Female Share of the Population54
Age of the Population33
Senior Citizens32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size68
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty68
People in Middle Class or Better58
Median Family Income58
College Educated Adults58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use58
Walking and Biking to Work58
Short Commute Times54
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Affordability of Property Taxes72
Housing Recently Built77
Affordability of Rents63
People Living Alone64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime65
Low Violent Crime22

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