Sunset on, 2017
Granville’s story
210 years in pictures
The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2004.
- 1816Granville is settled
GranvilleWV
4 bordering townsMap →
Photo: formulanone from Huntsville, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0
Population
1,362
2025 Census estimate · +1.4% since 2020
Typical home
$128K
+3.5% in a year
Household income
$32K
median
Median age
23.9
years
Jobs based here
2,275
A job hub
Is Granville a good place to live?
The best of Granville’s subject grades are an A+ for schools and an A for cost of living; the weakest is a C− for hazard risk. 46% of residents live below the poverty line in Granville, against 16% in West Virginia’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Only 8 of West Virginia’s 141 towns score higher on health. Granville is easier to get around on foot or by transit than 68% of U.S. towns. Granville’s trail density is 1.2 miles per square mile, above both West Virginia’s towns (0.4) and U.S. towns (0.4). Granville has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Granville stand out
Where Granville beats most towns.
Jobs vs. working residents
Jobs here2,275
Residents who work416
Work
5.5 jobs for every working resident
A regional job hub: more jobs per worker than 99% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023.
Typical home value
Granville$128K
West Virginia$177K
Cost of livingA
2 years of income buys a home
More affordable than 95% of U.S. towns
Zillow Home Value Index; area median household income, Census ACS.
0historic places
History
Settled in 1816
A long history
A history going back 210 years.
Small town
1,362 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
WestoverStar CityMorgantownOsageGranville
How Granville grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within West Virginia), ordered by how far Granville is from typical.
SchoolsBeat 96% of West Virginia districts on tests and graduationA+Open →Cost of livingAOpen →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listC−Open →Jobs & incomeCOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 8.3 of 20; 15.9% of households have no car; 2.4% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB+Open →HealthWest Virginia University Hospitals 2.8 miles awayB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Granville: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Granville, and how to reach them.
PowerMon Power14.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMorgantown Utility BoardNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Granville’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn West Virginia you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person until 21 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMonongalia Clerk of the County CommissionMonongalia County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2021
ZIP codes26534, 2650126534 64% · 26501 36%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Granville.
Who lives here
In Granville, the median age runs lower than in the typical West Virginia or U.S. town
Granville’s median age is 23.9 years. Adults 18 to 34 are 64% of residents (21% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 20% of residents (38% statewide). 20% of Granville adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more.
23.9median age · WV 42.7
| Granville | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 23.9 years | 42.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 20% | 29% | 29% |
GranvilleWest VirginiaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
47%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma12%
High school31%
Some college29%
Associate’s8%
Bachelor’s9%
Graduate11%
Women and men · all residents
42% women, 58% men
About 139 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±6.1 points). Across West Virginia, 50.1% of residents are women. Among residents 18 to 24, 73% are men (WV 52%).
| Granville | WV | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 2.4% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 3% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 47% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 16.9% | 12% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 5.4% | 12% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 8% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 6.2% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 8% | 12.6% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 3% | 8.4% | 7% |
| No diploma | 11.9% | 10.7% | 10.4% |
| High school | 30.6% | 39.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 29.1% | 17.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 8.2% | 8.4% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 8.9% | 14.4% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 11.4% | 9.7% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,400, single groups can be off by several points
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C
Granville stands out in West Virginia and nationally: the median household income there is lower
The median household income in Granville is $32,000. Jobs based in Granville grew to 2,275 in 2023, 1,369 more than in 2013. The average trip to work in Granville is 16 minutes.
4%work in town
| Granville | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 16 minutes | 21 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $32,000 | $59,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 4.1% | 14% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Granville4%
Morgantown32%
Westover8%
Fairmont5%
Charleston2%
3 mi
median commute distance
2,275
jobs based in Granville
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
B+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 68% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C−
Granville faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 78% of U.S. communities. Since 1985, 6 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Granville.
78risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
6
paid flood claims since 1985
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HousingCost of living grade A
A typical Granville home is worth about $128K
The typical Granville home is worth about $128,000, up 3.5% in a year, 27% below the West Virginia typical home. 40% of households own their home in Granville.
$128KZillow home value
| Granville | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 40% | 68% | 73% |
| Median rent | $865 a month | $878 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Granville$128K
West Virginia$177K
+3.5%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
In Granville, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Granville has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 85°, January nights drop to 23° and about 14 inches of snow falls in a winter.
14″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter25–42°
Spring40–64°
Summer61–83°
Fall44–66°
Oct 24
typical first frost
Apr 23
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
0.9%conserved
0.9%
conserved · 8 of 826 acres
1.5 mi
of trails · 1.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Westover Baseball Fields | — | 8 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HealthB−
Granville is healthier than 51% of U.S. towns
Granville beats the West Virginia average on 13 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7. Of the 62 West Virginia towns we compare, none has a higher share of adults who feel lonely than Granville.
51%healthier than U.S. townsB−Health Grade
| Granville | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 21% | 17% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 44% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 34% | 33% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 31% | 23% |
32 measures vs. West Virginia
13 better12 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Granville | WV |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 5.1% | 9.6% |
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 4.9% | 8.7% |
| More adults without reliable transportation | 12.2% | 8.9% |
West Virginia University Hospitals
In Morgantown · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 81 attractions →Fallingwater and 11 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Granville. Close and well known come first.
Big draw33 mi MuseumFallingwater
2 mi Stadium & arenaMountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium
24 mi National BattlefieldFort Necessity National Battlefield226K visitors a year
34 mi LakeDeep Creek Lake
9 mi National Historic SiteFriendship Hill National Historic Site18K visitors a year
33 mi State parkOhiopyle State ParkSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Fallingwater: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain · Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0 · Fort Necessity National Battlefield: Wilson44691, CC0 · Deep Creek Lake: Gohens84, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Friendship Hill National Historic Site: The original uploader was ScottyBoy900Q at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ohiopyle State Park: Hubert Stoffels from Pittsburgh, USA, CC BY 2.0
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Granville
19pages on Granville
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Granville
West Virginia UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Morgantown2.4 mi$10,104 in-state tuitionWest Virginia Junior College-MorgantownUniversity or college · Private for-profit · Morgantown2.5 mi$14,798 tuitionFairmont State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Fairmont14.3 mi$8,708 in-state tuition
College town 44 of every 100 Granville residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across West Virginia.
A job hub
Every workday, about 2,258 people come to Granville for work
Where Granville’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
2,275jobs based in Granville
4%of working residents work in town
3 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Granville
Town in West Virginia
Granville is a town in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 1,355 at the 2020 census. It is included in the Morgantown metropolitan area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 814 ft
- ZIP code
- 26534
- Area code
- 304
Questions about Granville
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Granville, WV expensive?
Not for the area. That is 2 years of the area's median household income ($64,640 across the Morgantown, WV metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A.