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Grinnell
  • Town in Iowa
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Grinnell

#24 in Best Places to Retire in Iowa
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C+
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Grinnell is a town in Iowa with a population of 9,481. Grinnell is in Poweshiek County and is one of the best places to live in Iowa. Living in Grinnell offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Grinnell there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Grinnell and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Grinnell are highly rated.
    Population
    9,481
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $151,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $748
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      41%
    • Own
      59%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      451.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      66.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      11
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      297.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,398.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      109.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      8%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      22%
    • 25-34 years
      7%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      21%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      20%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      21%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      23%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      31%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      11%
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    Working in Grinnell

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $49,045
    National
    $69,021
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