Town in Williamson County, part of the Austin metro

Living in Granger, TX

D+

522nd of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 30 of 100
45th of 58 in the Austin area

Granger gets an overall grade of D+ and ranks 522nd of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on cost of living and safety, and trails on getting around and schools. It is a strong pick for retirees and people on a budget.

  • Good for retirees
  • Good for people on a budget
  • Affordable
  • Schools scores low (5 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (2 of 100)
Map of Texas showing where Granger isHoustonSan AntonioDallasFort WorthGranger
Where Granger is in Texas.
Population
1,228+4.2% since 2020
Median rent
$45667% lower than Texas
Median home value
$185,10035% lower than Texas
Household income
$73,145Median
Average commute
38 minOne way
Violent crime
82Per 100k, 2025

What it's like to live in Granger

Granger sits about 34 miles from downtown Austin, in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro. 1,228 people lived here in 2025, up 4.2% from 2020. It is spread out.

The median age is 41.9, 20% of households have children, 77% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $73,145 a year (7% lower than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Granger

  • Low violent crime. 82 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2025, 79% lower than the Texas rate.
  • Lower rent. Median rent is $456, 67% lower than the Texas median.
  • Homes are affordable for local incomes. The median home costs 2.5 times the median household income, against 3.6 times across Texas.

Cons of living in Granger

  • Long commutes. The average trip to work takes 38 minutes, against 27 across Texas.
  • Long, hot summers. Expect about 111 days a year at 90°F or hotter.
  • Spotty home internet. Only 80% of homes have a broadband plan.

Who Granger suits

  • FamiliesNot the best fit: violent crime is 79% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 35% for families.
  • Young professionalsNot the best fit: household income is 7% lower than the Texas median, with 3 restaurants and 2 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 28% for young professionals.
  • RetireesA reasonable fit: 20% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is 79% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 81% for retirees.
  • Remote workersNot the best fit: 80% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $456 is 67% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 40% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetA reasonable fit: the median rent of $456 is 67% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 91% for people on a budget.

Granger report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Granger with other US towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

  • Cost of living: grade A

    Median rent $456, homes cost 2.5x income.

    93 of 100 vs US towns

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $73,145, 6.5% unemployed.

    40 of 100 vs US towns

  • Schools: grade F

    1 rated campuses, 0% rated A or B.

    5 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Safety: grade B-

    82 violent crimes per 100k, 905 property crimes per 100k.

    60 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Errands and things to do: no grade

    1 grocery store, 3 restaurants, 2 parks mapped in town.

    No score vs TX towns

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 38 min, 13% work from home.

    2 of 100 vs US towns

  • Education levels: grade D

    12% have a bachelor’s degree.

    17 of 100 vs US towns

  • Health: grade D

    20% of adults uninsured.

    20 of 100 vs US towns

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    77% of homes owner-occupied.

    39 of 100 vs US towns

  • Internet access: grade D-

    80% of homes have broadband.

    11 of 100 vs US towns

Where Granger stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Median rent: $45667% lower than Texas ($1,403)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 35%17 points lower than Texas (52%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 77%14 points higher than Texas (63%)

Worse than Texas

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 12%22 points lower than Texas (34%)
  • Average commute: 38 min41% higher than Texas (27 min)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 80%12 points lower than Texas (91%)

Cost of living in Granger

Rent is the cost most newcomers feel first. The median rent in Granger is $456 a month, 67% lower than the Texas median of $1,403. To keep that rent at 30% of income, a household needs to earn about $18,000 a year. Right now 35% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $1,530 for a one-bedroom, $1,817 for a two-bedroom and $2,292 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.

The median home is worth $185,100, 35% lower than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $1,013 before tax, or $1,197 with property tax. That is $741 a month more than the median rent, so renting is the cheaper monthly choice unless you plan to stay for years.

Texas has no state income tax, but it leans on property taxes instead, though they are lighter here than in much of the state. The median homeowner in Granger pays $2,206 a year, 48% lower than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in GrangerStudio$1,4471 bedroom$1,5302 bedrooms$1,8173 bedrooms$2,2924 bedrooms$2,689
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX MSA. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent67% lower than Texas$456$1,403$1,413
Median home value35% lower than Texas$185,100$283,800$332,700
Home value to income30% lower than Texas2.5x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent17 points lower than Texas35%52%51%
Median property tax per year48% lower than Texas$2,206$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them14 points higher than Texas77%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas196719921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,197
Mortgage payment
$1,013
Property tax
$184
Median rent, for comparison
$456

Based on a $185,100 home in Granger, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Is Granger safe?

In 2025, Granger Police Department reported 1 violent crimes and 11 property crimes. That works out to 82 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 79% lower than the Texas rate of 387, and 905 property crimes per 100,000, 57% lower than the state rate.

Violent crime is up about 25% since 2021, based on the yearly rates below.

Crime rates describe the whole area a police department covers. Some streets are much quieter than the average and some are busier, so look at the neighborhood grades and visit at different times of day.

Violent crimes per 100,000 people in Granger by yearTexas8220212022202320242025

Violent crimes per 100,000 people by year. The dashed line is the Texas rate for 2025.

Violent crime
82
per 100k, Texas 387
Property crime
905
per 100k, Texas 2,086
Property crimes per 100,000 people in Granger by yearTexas90520212022202320242025

Property crimes per 100,000 people by year.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Granger Police Department, 2025. Rates count reported crimes only and cover the area this police department serves.

Schools in Granger

Granger has 1 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 0% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Granger ISD.

Texas districts usually assign students by attendance zone rather than the closest campus, so check the zone for a specific address with the district before you sign a lease or buy.

Schools grade
5
of 100 vs Texas towns
Average rating
67
Texas median 81

Ratings are the 2025 Texas Education Agency A to F accountability ratings. Always check which school serves a specific address with the district.

Top-rated schools

  • DGranger SchoolOther, Granger ISD67 of 100

Daily life in Granger

Everyday places mapped inside Granger, from Overture Maps.

The average one-way commute is 38 minutes, 41% longer than the Texas average. 13% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.

Downtown Austin is about 34 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Granger work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

The median household income is $73,145, income per person is $31,562, unemployment is 6.5% and 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

Grocery stores
1
Pharmacies
0
Restaurants
3
Cafes
2
Bars
2
Parks
2
Gyms
0
Hospitals and urgent care
0
Childcare
0
Libraries
0

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income7% lower than Texas$73,145$78,476$80,734
Income per person23% lower than Texas$31,562$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rate1 points higher than Texas6.5%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty line3 points lower than Texas11%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher22 points lower than Texas12%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higher1 points higher than Texas87%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insuranceAbout the same as Texas20%20%11%
Homes with broadband internet12 points lower than Texas80%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commute41% higher than Texas38 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from home1 points lower than Texas13%14%15%
Workers who work from home13%
Workers who take transit0%
Workers who walk0%
Workers who bike0%

Who lives in Granger

Under 1813%
18 to 3422%
35 to 6439%
65 and over26%

Median age 41.9 years. 20% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White54%
Hispanic or Latino30%
Black13%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race3.7%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Weather in Granger

Granger has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 96°F and January lows about 37°F. There are about 111 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 35 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Granger30°50°70°90°61J65F72M79A86M92J96J97A91S82O71N62DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Granger Dam, 7 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

Natural hazard risk

    Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.

    Places near Granger

    Nearby, Bartlett gets a C+, Taylor gets a C and Sonterra gets a D+. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

    1. C+BartlettTown, 1,941 people5 mi
    2. CTaylorSmall city, 17,136 people10 mi
    3. D+SonterraSmall city, 10,563 people11 mi
    4. B+HollandTown, 1,299 people12 mi
    5. CJarrellTown, 3,295 people12 mi
    6. B+HuttoSmall city, 35,483 people14 mi

    Granger in the Austin area

    How it ranks among 58 places in the metro.

    1. 1A+The Hills2,516 people14 mito downtown
    2. 2A+Rollingwood1,316 people3 mito downtown
    3. 3A+Brushy Creek19,576 people15 mito downtown
    4. 42C-Lockhart15,326 people29 mito downtown
    5. 43D+Sonterra10,563 people36 mito downtown
    6. 44D+Garfield1,926 people14 mito downtown
    7. 45D+Granger1,046 people34 mito downtown
    8. 46D+Smithville4,216 people41 mito downtown
    9. 47D+McDade1,070 people30 mito downtown
    10. 48D+Martindale1,072 people32 mito downtown

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    Living in Granger: common questions

    Is Granger, TX a good place to live?

    Granger gets an overall grade of D+ and ranks 522nd of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on cost of living and safety, and trails on getting around and schools. It is a strong pick for retirees and people on a budget.

    How much does it cost to live in Granger?

    Median rent in Granger is $456 a month, 67% lower than the Texas median. The median home is worth $185,100, 35% lower than the Texas median. A median home costs 2.5x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $1,197, including property tax.

    Is Granger safe?

    In 2025, Granger Police Department reported 82 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 79% lower than the Texas rate. Property crime was 905 per 100,000, 57% lower than the Texas rate.

    Are the schools good in Granger?

    We found 1 rated public school campuses inside Granger. 0% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 5 of 100 compared with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

    What is the weather like in Granger?

    Summers in Granger peak at about 96°F in July, and January nights fall to about 37°F. Expect around 111 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 35 inches of rain.

    How long is the commute in Granger?

    The average one-way commute is 38 min, 41% higher than the Texas average. About 13% of workers work from home. It is about 34 miles from downtown Austin.

    Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.