salaryRent is lower than in 72% of U.S. cities. That makes it a rare mix of above-average pay and below-average rent. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income. Most homes (81.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 66.3% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $49,960 a year. That is $24 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Ohio cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Ohio. It is number 143 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Granville?
Share of households by yearly income. 51.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Granville
| Size | Granville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $919 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,281 | $1,509 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Granville overall?
Everyday prices in Ohio overall are 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Granville, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Granville
Life in Granville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Granville?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,236 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $502,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $50,230 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Granville, OH?
Renting in Granville costs a median of about $1,249 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Granville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $49,960 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Granville cheap or expensive?
Granville is rated Cheap: rent takes 11.2% of the typical household income of $134,174. It ranks 143rd cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Granville?
The median homeowner in Granville pays $8,027 a year in property taxes, about 1.60% of the median home value.
Is Granville more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Ohio are 7% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Granville?
The median home value in Granville is $502,300, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.
5,999 people live in Granville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.