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Granville, West Virginia

Granville, West Virginia, in Monongalia county, is 55 miles S of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town has a population of 778.

The People and Families of Granville

In Granville, about 40% of adults are married. Granville offers a lot of one-person housing. Looking at the town, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Granville, in comparison to similar towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Granville had a median family income of $26,806.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

The town is generally a safe place not overly troubled by crime.

Granville Housing

Owners occupy 57% of the housing units in Granville. The average age of the housing in the town is relatively low.

Commuting

In Granville, 92% of commuters drive to work. Granville is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyGranville Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Granville Low Violent Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Granville Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 8%Granville Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Granville Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Granville, WV

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Well-Paid Single Women66
Racial Diversity66
Senior Citizens52
Children Under 5 Years Old58
Age of the Population42
Well-Paid Single Men24
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size13
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults22
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty12
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times87
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Property Taxes95
Housing Recently Built79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Affordability of Rents74
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime109
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