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A town of 1,046, settled in 1882. Public schools that outperform most of Texas.

Photo: Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0
Population
1,046
−16.6% since 2010
Typical home
$317K
+0.8% in a year
Household income
$73K
median
Median age
41.9
years
Jobs based here
147
A commuter town

What makes Granger stand out

The 3 things Granger does most differently from other towns.

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A shrinking town

Granger has shrunk 16.6% since 2010

1,419 people in 2010; 1,046 today.

1,4192010
1,1832020
1,046Today

U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS

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Schools

Granger’s public schools outperform 17% of Texas districts

The public schools Granger’s kids attend trail 83% of Texas’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

C−School Grade
SchoolGradesStudentsGrade
Granger SchoolPK–12580C
NCES · EDFacts · graded within TX on state testsAll 1 schools →
Work & commute

Most working residents commute out of Granger

Most working residents leave Granger for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Austin (21%), Georgetown (9%) and Round Rock (8%). Half commute less than 27 miles.

2%work in town

Where working residents work

In Granger2%
Austin21%
Georgetown9%
Round Rock8%
Temple5%
27 mi
median commute distance
147
jobs based in Granger
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Health

Healthier than 28% of U.S. towns

Granger beats the Texas average on 1 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 6.

CHealth Grade
26 measures vs. Texas
1 better19 too close to call6 worse
What stands outGrangerTX
More adults treating high blood pressure77.5%74.1%
More adults with COPD7.6%5.7%
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center -Taylor
8.8 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
44th
percentile among TX towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Safety

Less crime per resident than 71% of U.S. towns

Granger reports less crime per resident than 71% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

B+Safety Grade

Violent crime per 1,000 residents

Granger0.8
Texas3.5
U.S.3.3

Property crime per 1,000 residents

Granger9.1
Texas18.1
U.S.15.5
71st
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
76th
percentile among TX towns
1
violent crimes reported in 2025
11
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Natural hazards

Low risk, with inland flooding at the top

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 32% of U.S. communities.

32risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
32Low riskLowerHigher
Inland floodingDroughtTornadoes
6
paid flood claims since 1994
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate

Mild winters, hot summers

Granger has mild winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 96°, a January night drops to 38°, and snow is almost unheard of.

97°summer high

Typical low → high °F

Winter39–63°
Spring56–79°
Summer72–95°
Fall57–81°
Nov 22
typical first frost
Mar 5
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
97°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Housing

A typical Granger home is worth about $317K

The typical Granger home is worth about $317,000, up 0.8% in a year, 6% above the Texas typical home.

$317KZillow home value

Typical home value

Granger$317K
Texas$299K
+0.8%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in February
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Small town

1,046 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

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About Granger

City in Texas, United States

Granger is a city in Williamson County, Texas, United States. It was incorporated in 1891. The population was 1,183 at the 2020 census.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Established
1882
Population
1,183
Area
0.7 sq mi
Elevation
577 ft
ZIP code
76530

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