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Grantsville, West Virginia, in Calhoun county, is 49 miles NE of Charleston, West Virginia (center to center) and 120 miles SW of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is home to some 565 residents.
In Grantsville, about 45% of adults are married. Grantsville somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.
You'll see many senior citizens in the town.
In 2000, Grantsville had a median family income of $34,286.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($2,250) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Grantsville. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.
While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of Grantsville can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the town.
According to the 2000 census, 72% of the housing in Grantsville was owner-occupied. The town presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the town as the average housing age is high.
In Grantsville, 87% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Grantsville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in West Virginia (State):
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| Senior Citizens | | |
| Male Share of the Population |  | |
| Female Share of the Population |  | |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  |  |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | |  |
| Racial Diversity | | |
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| Average Household Size | |  |
| Portion of People Married | | |
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| College Educated Adults |  | |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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