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Granbury.
About
Life in Granbury
Granbury is a community of 11,665 people in Texas. The median household income is $73,516, median rent runs about $1,387 per month, and median home values are around $315,800. The unemployment rate is 4.3%.
Granbury at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
51.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Foreign-Born
2.3%
Broadband Internet
91.4%
of households
Population Growth
+21.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.3% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Granbury: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Granbury, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (76.3%), and 4.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
17.0%
of residents
65 and Older
29.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
23.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.8%
of households
Married Couples
50.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.13
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 TX
Rent, home values, and income in Granbury
In Granbury, home values are 11% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.1%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$4,073
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
60.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2003
median year built
Vacant Homes
13.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $374,260 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Granbury
Unemployment in Hood County, which includes Granbury, is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Granbury: Hood County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Hood County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Granbury Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute30.7 min avg
How Granbury residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Granbury, most residents drive alone to work (83%), and 58% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 54 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Major hub41.3M 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.
Safetyviolent crime 53% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Granbury runs 53% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
156.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
3,522.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Granbury Police Department
Natural DisastersHeat most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
70.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Hood County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Hood County, which includes Granbury, the most common type is heat, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | Cold/Wind Chill | $4.0M |
| 2024 | 18 | Heat | $320,500 |
| 2023 | 23 | Excessive Heat | $1.0M |
| 2022 | 28 | Drought | $195,000 |
| 2021 | 13 | Hail | $325,500 |
| 2020 | 12 | Heat | $8,000 |
| 2019 | 13 | Heat | $15,000 |
| 2018 | 7 | Drought | None reported |
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
Hood County, county-wide
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Hood County, which includes Granbury, is typically good — 296 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
38
Good Days
296
per year
Moderate Days
55
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Hood County, county-wide
Climate95°F summers, 33°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Granbury has hot summers (avg high 95°F) and mild winters (avg low 33°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
76°/52°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
95°/72°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
78°/53°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
59°/33°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
33.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
104
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
58
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
78
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 31°F | 2.25" |
| Feb | 62°F | 36°F | 2.38" |
| Mar | 69°F | 44°F | 3.28" |
| Apr | 77°F | 51°F | 3.03" |
| May | 83°F | 61°F | 4.23" |
| Jun | 92°F | 70°F | 3.82" |
| Jul | 97°F | 74°F | 1.91" |
| Aug | 96°F | 72°F | 2.59" |
| Sep | 89°F | 65°F | 3.01" |
| Oct | 79°F | 53°F | 3.82" |
| Nov | 67°F | 42°F | 2.61" |
| Dec | 58°F | 33°F | 2.29" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Granbury
Granbury has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
12.2%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Lake Granbury Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Glen Rose Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.4 mi away · Glen Rose
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.
Education14.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Granbury
Granbury's student/teacher ratio is 14.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 31.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
31.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Waco Mammoth National Monument, 68 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Granbury
Granbury has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Waco Mammoth National Monument (68 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
68 mi awayPublic Libraries in Granbury
Hood County Public Library
222 N Travis St, Granbury
Cities Near Granbury
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Granbury FAQ
Is Granbury, Texas affordable?⌄
Granbury's median rent is $1,386/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $73,516/year. Median home value is $315,800.
Is Granbury, Texas safe?⌄
Granbury's violent crime rate was 156 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 3523 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Granbury, Texas?⌄
Hood County, which includes Granbury, has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Granbury, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Granbury is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,386/month and median household income is $73,516/year. The median home value is $315,800. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Granbury, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Granbury is 31 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