The Town FilesGrandview, Missouri
City in Jackson County · population 26,209 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $188,500
- Household income
- $53,447
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 9 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 33
- Median age
- 34.7
Grandview is a city of 26,209 people in Jackson County, Missouri. The median home is worth $188,500, above the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 93% of Missouri towns, hipper than 85% of Missouri towns, better for young professionals than 81% of Missouri towns.
How Grandview ranks
Percentile among Missouri towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Missouri towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Grandview is worth $188,500, above the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $53,447, which is more affordable than 19% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $1,035 a month. 49.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Grandview | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $188,500 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $1,035 | $855 |
| Median household income | $53,447 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 49.1% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in Grandview
| People | Grandview | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.7 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.4% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 23.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.5% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.9% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 6.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.1% | — |
| Work from home | 16.2% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 22.4 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.2% | 88.7% |
Weather in Grandview
July highs average 88.3°F and January lows 22.1°F. About 38.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 8.6 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 38 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 96 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Grandview since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on May 20, 1957 about 2.2 miles from the town center and killed 37. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 41 deaths and 198 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 8, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 231 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 3, 2011.
Severe weather in Jackson County since 1996
Jackson County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3482: Covid-19 |
| July 9, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4451: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 7, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4238: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| June 30, 2011 | Flood | EM-3325: Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Jackson County
Jackson County had 375,574 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $71,613 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Grandview itself the ACS puts it at 6.2%.
Public schools in Grandview
8 public schools with 3,049 students, about 13.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRANDVIEW SR. HIGH | 9-12 | 1,168 | 17.2 |
| GRANDVIEW MIDDLE | 6-8 | 507 | 13.0 |
| CONN-WEST ELEM. | K-5 | 335 | 13.4 |
| MEADOWMERE ELEM. | K-5 | 329 | 13.2 |
| BELVIDERE ELEM. | K-5 | 297 | 14.9 |
| BUTCHER-GREENE ELEM. | PK-5 | 272 | 12.4 |
| HIGH GROVE Early Childhood | PK-PK | 141 | 11.8 |
| GRANDVIEW ALTERNATIVE SCH. | K-12 | — | — |
Towns near Grandview
- Belton, MO4.3 mi · 23,953 people · home $203,200
- Leawood, KS5.8 mi · 33,902 people · home $658,800
- Raymore, MO6.4 mi · 22,941 people · home $339,100
- Lee's Summit, MO7.9 mi · 101,108 people · home $340,900
- Raytown, MO8.5 mi · 30,012 people · home $182,900
- Overland Park, KS9.0 mi · 197,238 people · home $413,600
- Prairie Village, KS9.5 mi · 22,957 people · home $435,700
- Mission Hills, KS10.5 mi · 3,594 people · home $1,237,800
Grandview questions
Is Grandview, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Grandview scores better for retirees than 14% of Missouri towns and quieter than 13%. 14.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.7).
How much does a house cost in Grandview?
The median owner-occupied home in Grandview is valued at $188,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $53,447, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $1,035 a month.
What is the weather like in Grandview?
July highs average 88.3°F and January lows 22.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.3 inches of precipitation a year and 8.6 inches of snow.
Does Grandview get tornadoes?
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Grandview since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on May 20, 1957. The typical Missouri 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)