City profile · Washington · Census ACS 2023

Grandview, WA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Grandview - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

11,042
Residents
$59,875
Median income
$232,500
Median home
$1,538
Median rent (state)

Grandview - the verdict

Grandview ranks in the 35th percentile for household income and the 25th percentile for safety nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

35th
percentile, household income
51st
percentile, home value
61st
percentile, median rent
25th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Grandview, WA

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 11,042 residents in Grandview, a small town within Washington. Grandview households earn a median of $59,875 annually, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 13.2%. Home values in Grandview run a median of $232,500, and the median resident age is 28.1 years. 6.6% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 71.6% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 166 residential building permits were authorized in Grandview (Building Boom), up 1283% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. Crime here tracks close to the national norm: the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program logs 2328.3 total incidents per 100,000 residents here, near the national average (agency reporting is voluntary, so this measures reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Washington carries a cost-of-living premium: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Washington at 107.0 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Above Average). HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,538 per month. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Washington's average monthly utility costs around $188 (state average). FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 87.1 out of 100 (Very High).

Population

11,042 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Washington

Median Household Income

$59,875 /yr

Poverty 13.2%

Cost of Living Index (state)

107.0 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Washington average

How does Grandview compare to other US cities?

Grandview measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 35% higher than other cities
Home value 51% pricier than other cities
Median rent 61% pricier than other cities
Safety 25% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just Washington and the picture shifts: Grandview ranks #92 of 156 Washington cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Grandview against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Washington only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Washington-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher places Grandview near the bottom of Washington's cities

Among the 599 Washington cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, Grandview ranks #572 - the 5th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Grandview only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#449 of 565
21st percentile in Washington
Median Gross Rent
#338 of 599
40th percentile in Washington
Median Home Value
#466 of 565
18th percentile in Washington
Poverty Rate
#105 of 598
82nd percentile in Washington
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#572 of 599
5th percentile in Washington

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Washington only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

35thIncome percentile
25thSafety percentile

35th percentile nationally for median household income · 25th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Grandview's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Grandview's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 35 Avg. percentile National median
Grandview's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Grandview's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$232,500 49th percentile more affordable than 49% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). This entry sits in this band. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Grandview $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Grandview, WA Grandview, WA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Grandview, WA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Grandview, WA median $59,875/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Grandview, WA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Grandview, WA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 6.6%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 13.2%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 71.6%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
11,042
Median Income
$59,875
Median Home Value
$232,500
Median Age
28.1
Poverty Rate
13.2%
Labor force participation
71.6%
Bachelor's Degree+
6.6%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
2328.3
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
428.2
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1900.1
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
8
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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10,500 residents11,000 residents11,500 residents12,000 residents12,500 residents 202020212022202320242025 10,966 residents 12,062 residents ▲ +10.0%
Grandview's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
166
housing units authorized
Single-Family
139
detached homes
Multifamily
27
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
15
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 12
2020 30
2021 78
2022 46
2023 103
2024 166

Permit volume increased 1283% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
81.3%
Carpool
15.6%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
3.0%

Based on 4,752 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Washington - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$85
avg/month
Natural Gas
$48
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$55
avg/month
Total Utilities
$188
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Washington state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Washington state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Grandview sits in

Cost of Living Index
107.0
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,538/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
87.1 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Washington

Birch Bay
11,103 people
Fife
10,902 people
Maltby
10,859 people
Airway Heights
10,766 people
Felida
10,695 people
Sumner
10,674 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Grandview's 11,042 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Waynesboro, PA
11,044 people
Union City, TN
11,040 people
Belle Chasse, LA
11,046 people
Merriam, KS
11,036 people
Monument, CO
11,035 people
Barrington, IL
11,049 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Grandview's $59,875 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

New Plymouth, ID
$59,875 median income
East Orange, NJ
$59,872 median income
Tennyson, WI
$59,872 median income
Mountain, CO
$59,881 median income
Toledo, IL
$59,881 median income
Westmoreland, KS
$59,881 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Grandview, WA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Grandview, WA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 45.3% 27.3% 26.2% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 85.8% White 45.3% Black or African American 0.3% Asian 0.2% American Indian 0.2% Native Hawaiian 0.6% Some other race 27.3% Two or more races 26.2% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Grandview compares to nearby Washington cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Grandview (this city) 11,042 $59,875
Birch Bay 11,103 $77,120
Fife 10,902 $90,515
Maltby 10,859 $179,276
Census ACS 5-year FIPS WA FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Grandview, WA?

What is the population of Grandview, WA? +

The population of Grandview, WA stands at 11,042 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Grandview, WA? +

Grandview households earn a median of $59,875 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Grandview? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Grandview; the closest available measure is the Washington state average, a cost of living index of 107.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Washington vary by metro area.

Is Grandview, WA safe? +

Grandview has a total crime rate of 2328.3 per 100,000 residents, which is near the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Grandview, WA? +

Homes in Grandview carry a median value of $232,500, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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