The Town FilesGranville, New York
Town in Washington County · population 6,215 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $151,100
- Household income
- $69,198
- Jan low / Jul high
- 12° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 75 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 48.7
Granville is a town of 6,215 people in Washington County, New York. The median home is worth $151,100, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks easier by car than 94% of New York towns, quieter than 75% of New York towns.
How Granville ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Granville is worth $151,100, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $69,198, which is more affordable than 76% of New York towns. Median rent is $784 a month. 76.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Granville | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $151,100 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $784 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $69,198 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 76.6% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.9% | — |
Who lives in Granville
| People | Granville | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.7 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.7% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 20.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.5% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.1% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 8.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.7% | — |
| Work from home | 3.8% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 24.9 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.0% | 91.1% |
Weather in Granville
July highs average 83.5°F and January lows 12.1°F. About 42.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 74.9 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 143 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Granville since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an F1, struck on August 4, 1992 about 5.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 4, 1992.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 4 times; the largest was 1.50 inches on July 3, 2014.
Severe weather in Washington County since 1996
Washington County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| October 28, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3351: Hurricane Sandy |
| August 31, 2011 | Hurricane | DR-4020: Hurricane Irene |
| March 4, 2009 | Severe Storm | DR-1827: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Washington County
Washington County had 14,838 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,139 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Granville itself the ACS puts it at 3.9%.
Public schools in Granville
1 public school with 243 students, about 15.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY J TANNER PRIMARY SCHOOL | PK-3 | 243 | 15.2 |
Towns near Granville
- Whitehall, NY9.0 mi · 4,023 people · home $115,400
- Poultney, VT10.0 mi · 3,020 people · home $206,200
- Fort Ann, NY12.1 mi · 5,812 people · home $222,300
- Kingsbury, NY13.7 mi · 12,968 people · home $179,300
- Fair Haven, VT13.9 mi · 2,736 people · home $176,500
- Argyle, NY15.7 mi · 3,644 people · home $249,300
- Hudson Falls, NY16.0 mi · 7,427 people · home $165,200
- Fort Edward, NY17.5 mi · 3,108 people · home $176,100
Granville questions
Is Granville, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Granville scores better for retirees than 50% of New York towns and quieter than 75%. 21.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.7).
How much does a house cost in Granville?
The median owner-occupied home in Granville is valued at $151,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $69,198, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $784 a month.
What is the weather like in Granville?
July highs average 83.5°F and January lows 12.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.5 inches of precipitation a year and 74.9 inches of snow.
Does Granville get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Granville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on August 4, 1992. The typical New York town has had 5.
- 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)