The Town FilesGranger, Indiana
Community in St. Joseph County · population 30,337 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $331,100
- Household income
- $123,318
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 37 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 41
- Median age
- 40.4
Granger is a community of 30,337 people in St. Joseph County, Indiana. The median home is worth $331,100, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks more upscale than 98% of Indiana towns, better for young professionals than 87% of Indiana towns, better for families than 81% of Indiana towns.
How Granger ranks
Percentile among Indiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Indiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Granger is worth $331,100, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $123,318, which is more affordable than 42% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $1,656 a month. 95.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Granger | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $331,100 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $1,656 | $888 |
| Median household income | $123,318 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 95.3% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.7% | — |
Who lives in Granger
| People | Granger | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.4 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.1% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 28.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 56.3% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.7% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 6.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.0% | — |
| Work from home | 13.3% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 21.9 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.4% | 89.2% |
Weather in Granger
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 17.1°F. About 40.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 36.9 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 17 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 133 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
41 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Granger since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 11, 1965 about 8.8 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 33 deaths and 333 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 17, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 105 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on April 17, 1963.
Severe weather in St. Joseph County since 1996
St. Joseph County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2026 | Flood | EM-3651: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
| May 4, 2018 | Flood | DR-4363: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in St. Joseph County
St. Joseph County had 121,043 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,303 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Granger itself the ACS puts it at 4.4%.
Public schools in Granger
5 public schools with 3,163 students, about 20.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Middle School | 6-8 | 889 | 20.7 |
| Horizon Elementary School | PK-5 | 675 | 20.5 |
| Northpoint Elementary School | K-5 | 612 | 19.1 |
| Prairie Vista Elementary School | K-5 | 498 | 18.4 |
| Mary Frank Harris Elementary Sch | PK-5 | 489 | 22.2 |
Towns near Granger
- Milton, MI4.2 mi · 3,128 people · home $299,600
- Mishawaka, IN4.5 mi · 51,063 people · home $155,500
- Ontwa, MI5.7 mi · 6,904 people · home $249,800
- Osceola, IN5.7 mi · 2,590 people · home $196,900
- Notre Dame, IN6.0 mi · 7,234 people · home —
- South Bend, IN8.1 mi · 103,453 people · home $140,400
- Howard, MI8.3 mi · 6,275 people · home $200,000
- Simonton Lake, IN8.5 mi · 4,710 people · home $266,800
Granger questions
Is Granger, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Granger scores better for retirees than 69% of Indiana towns and quieter than 33%. 18.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.4).
How much does a house cost in Granger?
The median owner-occupied home in Granger is valued at $331,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $123,318, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $1,656 a month.
What is the weather like in Granger?
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 17.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.9 inches of precipitation a year and 36.9 inches of snow.
Does Granger get tornadoes?
41 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Granger since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 11, 1965. The typical Indiana town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)