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Grandview.
About
Life in Grandview
Grandview functions as a working-class bedroom community within the Kansas City metro, offering reasonable housing costs and a manageable 22-minute average commute to employment centers. The median household income sits around $53,000, which reflects a community where many households are making it work but aren't particularly wealthy—about 15% of the population lives below the poverty line. You'll find a genuinely diverse population here, with significant African American, white, and Latino communities living side by side, though this diversity doesn't always translate to seamless integration.
Grandview at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
17.9%
Foreign-Born
9.1%
Broadband Internet
92.2%
of households
Population Growth
+1.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.1% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Grandview: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Grandview, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (29.9%), and 10.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.3%
of residents
65 and Older
14.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
38.4%
of households
Married Couples
31.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.28
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for MO
Rent, home values, and income in Grandview
In Grandview, home values are 18% below the MO average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,055
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
49.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1973
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $218,488 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts above MO average
Unemployment in Grandview and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Grandview is 0.5 percentage points higher than the MO average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Grandview Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Kansas City, MO-KS metro area
Commute22.4 min avg
How Grandview residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Grandview, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 72% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 30 mi
Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
Medium hub5.6M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyabout average for violent crime
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Grandview is close to the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
315.1
per 100,000 residents
About average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,956.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Grandview Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Jackson County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Jackson County, which includes Grandview, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | Not estimated |
| 2024 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10,000 |
| 2023 | 13 | Drought | None reported |
| 2022 | 20 | Drought | $10,000 |
| 2021 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $7,000 |
| 2019 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.0M |
| 2018 | 26 | Thunderstorm Wind | $240,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Jackson County, county-wide
Grandview is about 4% of Jackson County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality47 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Jackson County, which includes Grandview, is typically good — 209 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
47
Good Days
209
per year
Moderate Days
153
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Jackson County, county-wide
Grandview is about 4% of Jackson County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate86°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Grandview has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
65°/46°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/68°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
42°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
42.8"
Annual Snowfall
8.6"
Hot Days/Year
38
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
96
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
82
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 22°F | 0.96" |
| Feb | 44°F | 26°F | 1.43" |
| Mar | 55°F | 35°F | 2.14" |
| Apr | 66°F | 46°F | 4.19" |
| May | 75°F | 56°F | 5.70" |
| Jun | 84°F | 65°F | 4.95" |
| Jul | 88°F | 70°F | 4.57" |
| Aug | 87°F | 68°F | 4.54" |
| Sep | 79°F | 59°F | 3.07" |
| Oct | 67°F | 47°F | 3.39" |
| Nov | 54°F | 36°F | 2.05" |
| Dec | 43°F | 26°F | 1.35" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Grandview
Uninsured
16.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Grandview's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Belton Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.5 mi away · Belton
St Joseph Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.8 mi away · Kansas City
Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute
Acute Care Hospitals · 6.4 mi away · Leawood
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Grandview
Grandview's student/teacher ratio is 14.5:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 25.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
25.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Grandview (within 15 miles)
Johnson County Community College
11.4 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 11,332 students · in-state tuition $2,424 · 31% graduate · median earnings $49,934 (10 yrs after entry)
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
13.5 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 10,649 students · in-state tuition $3,630 · 22% graduate · median earnings $44,475 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Missouri-Kansas City
11.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 6,817 students · in-state tuition $13,216 · 58% graduate · median earnings $63,110 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,580 students · in-state tuition $46,270 · 77% graduate · median earnings $73,697 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,312 students · in-state tuition $41,540 · 49% graduate · median earnings $59,717 (10 yrs after entry)
MidAmerica Nazarene University
13.9 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 983 students · in-state tuition $38,620 · 69% graduate · median earnings $70,804 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Harry S Truman National Historic Site, 3 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Grandview
Grandview has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Harry S Truman National Historic Site (3 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Harry S Truman National Historic Site
National Historic Site
3 mi awayBrown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
National Historical Park
63 mi awayFort Scott National Historic Site
National Historic Site
72 mi awayPublic Libraries in Grandview
Grandview Branch
12930 Booth Ln, Grandview
Cities Near Grandview
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Grandview?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Grandview FAQ
Is Grandview, Missouri affordable?⌄
Grandview's median rent is $1,035/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $53,447/year. Median home value is $188,500.
Is Grandview, Missouri safe?⌄
Grandview's violent crime rate was 315 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2956 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Grandview, Missouri?⌄
Grandview has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Grandview, Missouri?⌄
The cost of living in Grandview is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,035/month and median household income is $53,447/year. The median home value is $188,500. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Grandview, Missouri?⌄
The average commute in Grandview is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from