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Granville, OH


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Granville, Ohio

Granville, Ohio, in Licking county, is 26 miles E of Columbus, Ohio. The village is located in the Columbus metropolitan area. Granville has a population of 3,167.

The People and Families of Granville

In Granville, about 68% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Granville had a median family income of $89,210. People in Granville generally have good earning power. The village has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Granville than most places. The village enjoys an educated population. In Granville, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Granville. This village has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Granville gave more campaign money ($21,875) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Granville Housing

Owners occupy 76% of the housing units in Granville. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Granville, 89% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to Granville, try the public transportation system.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyGranville College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyGranville Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyGranville Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyGranville Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyGranville People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Granville Low Rate of Poverty
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Granville Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Granville, OH

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Age of the Population89
Male Share of the Population67
Racial Diversity66
Senior Citizens56
Female Share of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old54

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use99
Short Commute Times76
Walking and Biking to Work44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
People Living Alone77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Housing Recently Built46
Affordability of Rents22
Affordability of Property Taxes11
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