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Grinnell, IA
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Population: 9,481
Home Price: $151,000
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Overview
Grinnell is a small town in the state of Iowa with a population of 9,481. Grinnell has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(C) Average
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(A) Excellent
Safety Rating:
(D) Fair
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
13.4 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Grinnell, IA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Grinnell
Iowa
United States
Per Capita Income
$33,630
$30,483
$32,693
Median Household Income
$49,045
$60,214
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
7.0%
4.0%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
9.0%
7.4%
10.5%
Age
Grinnell
Iowa
United States
Median Age
38.6
42.5
42.3
Gender
Grinnell
Iowa
United States
Male
46.1%
50.2%
49.8%
Female
53.9%
49.8%
50.2%
Race
Grinnell
Iowa
United States
White
89.8%
94.1%
80.3%
Black or African American
2.3%
0.8%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
0.3%
2.7%
Asian
4.1%
0.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
1.0%
1.0%
2.7%
Multiracial
2.8%
3.1%
5.2%
Housing Information
Grinnell
Iowa
United States
Median Home Price
$151,000
$109,187
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$591
$525
$801
Family Households
37.0%
37.0%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
35.2%
35.2%
26.2%
Homeowners
59.2%
79.6%
72.9%
Renters
40.8%
20.4%
27.1%
Education
Grinnell
Iowa
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
2.0%
5.5%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
30.9%
30.9%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
15.5%
22.3%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
7.5%
12.6%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
20.5%
13.0%
15.0%
Proficiency
Grinnell
Iowa
United States
Mathematics
80.0%
71.2%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
78.0%
70.6%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Grinnell
Iowa
United States
Murder
0.0
1.0
3.0
Rape
257.2
46.6
38.0
Robbery
0.0
13.1
40.7
Assault
160.7
226.3
188.5
Property Crime
Grinnell
Iowa
United States
Burglary
171.4
311.2
336.1
Theft
1596.5
1237.5
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
21.4
121.6
167.1
Arson
0.0
9.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Grinnell, IA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot dogs
hot sauce
dining
comfort food
taco
dining shopping
avocado
bread
taco bell
queso
pizza
farmers markets
meat
bakery
biryani
bakeries
beer
flatbread
dairy
calamari
college football
college basketball
college athletics
tennis
high school football
baseball
football
basketball
volleyball
soccer
softball
flag football
ncaa
little league
swimming
golf
teams
major league
athletics
nba
inspired by
museum
arts council
art museum
poetry
library
art gallery
activism
arts education
theatre arts
visual arts
concert band
artwork displayed
studio
gallery
opening reception
immersive
creative
comic
exhibition
spending time
books
movies tv
tv shows
action figures
gaming
horror movies
nascar
auto racing
memes
photography
junk
dabbling
crossfit
hiking
pokemon
comics
adventures
fitness
sports
arts
talk radio
arts education
recreation
longest running
tv
outdoor
dining
studio
movies tv
quality content
tv shows
dining shopping
creative
theatre
gaming
pop culture
comedy
journalism
summer
sports
arts
aquatic center
indoor
swimming
recreation department
amusement park
winter
dining
rec
space
dining shopping
frisbee
visitors
nature
picnic
preserve hunting
photography
bicycling
garden center
pickup
curbside pickup
coffee shop
curbside
farmers market
hyvee
amazon
etsy shop
craft supplies
farmers markets
mugs
gift card
walmart
pizza joint
supplies
bakery
bakeries
ace hardware
crafters
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