Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 53025

Grant County, Washington

County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.

Population101,799
Household income$73,267
Unemployment5.6%
Life expectancy76.9 years

County overview

Living metrics at a glance

Grant County has 101,799 residents and ranks #13 by population among Washington county equivalents. Median household income is $73,267. The annual-average unemployment rate is 5.6%. Its clearest relative strength is median home value. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.

Within Washington

County population range

The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.

State rank#13 of 39
Smallest county101,799 residentsKing County

Relocation guide

Moving to Grant County: what to check

Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.

Before moving

Before moving, compare municipalities inside Grant County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is median home value.

Cost and housing

Housing benchmarks are $299,500 median home value and $1,116/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $73,267, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.

Who it may suit

Grant County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median home value, median gross rent, and median household income. College attainment is 18.4% and life expectancy is 76.9 years.

Potential advantages

  • Median home value: $299,500, rank #6 of 39 available Washington counties.
  • Median gross rent: $1,116/mo, rank #18 of 39 available Washington counties.
  • Median household income: $73,267, rank #23 of 39 available Washington counties.

Trade-offs to check

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 18.4%, rank #35 of 39; investigate local variation before moving.
  • Poor or fair health: 21.9%, rank #35 of 39; investigate local variation before moving.
  • Uninsured: 13%, rank #34 of 39; investigate local variation before moving.

Income, housing, jobs, education & health

County metrics within Washington

Rank and range use only counties in Washington with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.

Median household income $73,267

$73,267; below the state county median of $74,202.

State rank #23 of 39 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value $299,500

$299,500; below the state county median of $408,900.

State rank #6 of 39 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent $1,116/mo

$1,116/mo; below the state county median of $1,198/mo.

State rank #18 of 39 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate 5.6%

5.6%; above the state county median of 4.9%.

State rank #29 of 39 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher 18.4%

18.4%; below the state county median of 29.8%.

State rank #35 of 39 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy 76.9 years

76.9 years; below the state county median of 77.8 years.

State rank #28 of 39 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health 21.9%

21.9%; above the state county median of 17.4%.

State rank #35 of 39 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured 13%

13%; above the state county median of 8.3%.

State rank #34 of 39 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access 1 per 2,507 residents

1 per 2,507 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 1,483 residents.

State rank #30 of 37 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access 1 per 377 residents

1 per 377 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 245 residents.

State rank #30 of 39 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps

Common questions

Grant County FAQ

Is Grant County a good place to live?

Grant County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median home value, median gross rent, and median household income. College attainment is 18.4% and life expectancy is 76.9 years.

What should I know before moving to Grant County?

Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $299,500 median home value and $1,116/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $73,267, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.

What is the population of Grant County?

Grant County has 101,799 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.

What is the FIPS code for Grant County?

The five-digit county FIPS code is 53025; the parent state FIPS is 53.

What is the median household income in Grant County?

The ACS median household income is $73,267.

How much does housing cost in Grant County?

Housing benchmarks are $299,500 median home value and $1,116/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $73,267, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.

What is the unemployment rate in Grant County?

The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 5.6%.

Similar population

Nearby counties in the state ranking

#11Skagit County131,328 #12Cowlitz County112,360
#14Franklin County98,902
#15Island County86,836

Source and gate

Methodology and source periods

All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.

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