Granby is a somewhat small town located in the state of Connecticut. With a population of 10,953 people and two constituent neighborhoods, Granby is the 92nd largest community in Connecticut.
Also of interest is that Granby has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 17.40% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Granby is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Granby’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
One downside of living in Granby is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Granby, the average commute to work is 30.22 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average.
Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Granby. 57.25% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.
The per capita income in Granby in 2018 was $57,654, which is upper middle income relative to Connecticut, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $230,616 for a family of four.
The people who call Granby home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Granby residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Granby include Irish, English, German, Italian, and Polish.
The most common language spoken in Granby is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and French.