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Granbury, TX

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Granbury, TX

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 28
Population11,665
Foreign Born0.8%
Population Density634people per mi²
Median Age50.1 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

111/100

11% above national average

A-

The Real Cost of Living in Granbury, Texas

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $22k$42k
Comfortable $54k$80k
Luxury $124k+$193k+
Elite (Top 5%) $175k+$272k+
Affordability Ratio

86%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean91%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
35
Positive
22
Poor
3
Negative
4

Groceries

3 within 10 miles

1.2mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

1.3mi

Airport

Granbury Regional Airport; KGDJ

1.5mi

Post Office

USPS — Granbury, TX

0.3mi

Critical Amenities

Golf0Nearest 10.3 mi
Camping20Nearest 13.6 mi
Marina5Nearest 2.2 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 46 mi
Gun Range1Nearest 0.8 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C+
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$69k+5.9%
8% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$545k
17% below US avg
College Educated
30.4%
13% below US avg
WFH
9.7%
32% below US avg
Homeownership
59.2%
9% below US avg
Median Home
$279k
1% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A-
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 76% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
37.0
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+27.0%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+63.2%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.07 / 1k Residents86% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.12 / 1k Residents53% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−9.2%
Burglary
1.64 / 1k Residents33% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
33.00 / 1k Residents158% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.67 / 1k Residents73% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+18Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Granbury, Texas
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
A-
High Autonomy

Strong independent fundamentals that actively favor personal liberty and low regulation.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B
Fair8.6% of income
Property Rights
C+
FairIJ Grade C+
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Net exporter (220% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
D+
RestrictedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season269 days343 frost-free
Annual Rainfall34.9"
Elevation732 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
D
Poor34 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak634/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C+
Fair9 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
D
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 279 mi · coast 250 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$29.1M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-18T19:08:17.000Z

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