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Living in Grand Island

Grand Island, a city in the United States, had a population of 52,884 in July 2026. 48.2% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1925 sources

Population53,943people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary3,007EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent832.4EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate4.56%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime2,128offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 34% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean6.67µg/m³country median 7.0 — 5% belowOfficial source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Grand Island?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Grand Island.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$947 per month, while the median home value was US$218,600 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 57.8%, and the vacancy rate was 3.43% in July 2026.

What recurs every month5 published recurring costs, € per month
Grand Island recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Utilities, 85 m² flat€87
Internet, 60 Mbps€54
Fitness club€22
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
Transport pass€11

Supplemental estimate lane, not official statistics: Utilities, 85 m² flat, Transport pass, Fitness club, Internet, 60 Mbps. The others are published prices.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Fitness club membership, monthly21.77 EUR/month31 Dec 2021Numbeo - Cost of Living in Grand Island (Wayback Machine capture 20211006021907)25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited54.42 EUR/month31 Dec 2021Numbeo - Cost of Living in Grand Island (Wayback Machine capture 20211006021907)25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan20Official · national market
Monthly transport pass10.88 EUR/month31 Dec 2021Numbeo - Cost of Living in Grand Island (Wayback Machine capture 20211006021907)25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home87.07 EUR/month31 Dec 2021Numbeo - Cost of Living in Grand Island (Wayback Machine capture 20211006021907)25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross rent$947/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent48.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)3.43 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents2,553 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)972.7 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent832.4 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes911 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Grand Island a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker55%strong on work, weak on safety · range 47–63%
Skilled employee57%strong on work, weak on safety · range 48–66%
Student52%strong on education, weak on work · range 42–62%
Family47%strong on family, weak on cost · range 38–56%
Retirement50%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 40–60%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

19% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 10,257 of 53,943 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$63,795 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Grand Island is 4.6%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income63,795 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband71.03 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription89.52 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription2.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet7.75 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet7.23 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary3,007 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)23Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,651 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov22Official
Unemployment rate4.56 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Grand Island?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,651 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,715of €2,862 take-home
  • Rent
  • Utilities
  • Transport
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,862
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €973
Public transport pass€11 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Grand Island (Wayback Machine capture 20211006021907) · 2021-12-31− €11
Utilities, 85 m²€87 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Grand Island (Wayback Machine capture 20211006021907) · 2021-12-31− €87
Internet€54 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Grand Island (Wayback Machine capture 20211006021907) · 2021-12-31− €54
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Left over€1,715
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Grand Island Salary needed to live in Grand Island

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Grand Island. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Grand Island. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher83.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools29 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents26.47 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

There were 134 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio2 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents134 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,569 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Grand Island when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesGrand Island highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Grand Island highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
Grand Island2,128
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,128 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents455.4 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Recorded violent crimes206 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time16.92 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.21 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work0.46 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Destinations from nearest airport3 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights17Official
Nearest airportGRI3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport5 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Grand Island. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Grand Island.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Grand Island is 6.7 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean6.67 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 20249Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 2.28 · Feb 4.67 · Mar 11.44 · Apr 17.39 · May 23 · Jun 29.11 · Jul 31.17 · Aug 29.89 · Sep 26.28 · Oct 18.67 · Nov 10.61 · Dec 3.83 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00014935 (GRAND IS CNTRL NE RGNL AP)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -9.11 · Feb -7.17 · Mar -1.78 · Apr 3.67 · May 10.28 · Jun 16.17 · Jul 18.78 · Aug 17.5 · Sep 12.17 · Oct 4.78 · Nov -2.17 · Dec -7.28 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00014935 (GRAND IS CNTRL NE RGNL AP)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -3.4 · Feb -1.3 · Mar 4.8 · Apr 10.5 · May 16.6 · Jun 22.6 · Jul 25 · Aug 23.7 · Sep 19.2 · Oct 11.7 · Nov 4.2 · Dec -1.7 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI21Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 15.49 · Feb 18.8 · Mar 35.31 · Apr 64.01 · May 119.4 · Jun 101.9 · Jul 89.15 · Aug 81.28 · Sep 50.8 · Oct 50.55 · Nov 27.94 · Dec 21.34 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00014935 (GRAND IS CNTRL NE RGNL AP)16Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading110.6 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean7.63 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation437.4 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature23.99 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature11.73 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature-2.66 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Peoria ±1.0 °C. Elsewhere: Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±2.8 °C, Markham (Canada) ±2.8 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±2.8 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±2.8 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±2.8 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 10,257 is not 12.5% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share12.53 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents10,257 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Transit service area population61,492 people4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Population density691.5 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population53,943 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program19Official
Population covered by crime statistics53,307 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value218,600 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes57.79 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate68.34 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad19.4 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents6.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents12.53 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage64.88 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage71.2 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance14.51 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher20.88 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available92.69 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database2 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit passenger trips, 202248,730 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 202213 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over25,177 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home4.23 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans79.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Grand Island

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Minnetonka as a Grand Island alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 593 km, better on 4 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 3.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,936 Minnetonka vs €3,007 Grand Island+64%
  • Unemployment: 3.0% Minnetonka vs 4.6% Grand Island−34%
  • Foreign residents: 4.9% Minnetonka vs 12.5% Grand Island−61%
  • Nearest airport: 10.0 km Minnetonka vs 5.0 km Grand Island+100%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,383 Minnetonka vs €3,651 Grand Island+20%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,754 Minnetonka vs 2,128 Grand Island−18%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Minnetonka vs 6.7 µg/m³ Grand Island+17%
Full comparisonMore about Minnetonka

Alternative cities in United States

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Joplin53,930 residentsMinnetonka53,969 residentsRockwall53,980 residentsEast Pensacola Heights53,898 residentsAloha53,828 residentsWheaton54,065 residents

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Grand Island?

The median gross salary is 3,651 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Grand Island?

The unemployment rate is 4.56 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Grand Island?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 6.67 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Grand Island?

Police recorded 2,128 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Grand Island?

The published population is 53,943 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Grand Island?

10,257 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Grand Island a good place to live?

Grand Island may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00014935 (GRAND IS CNTRL NE RGNL AP) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  7. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  8. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  9. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  10. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  11. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  12. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  13. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  14. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  15. Numbeo - Cost of Living in Grand Island (Wayback Machine capture 20211006021907) numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-31

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