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Granite Canon, WY

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Affordability Score: 85/100

Population: 135 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Granite Canon, WY aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 135 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of A (85/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $148,750, median home value of $470,700, median rent of per month, and 47.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,174 per month (studio $809, 1BR $917, 3BR $1,633, 4BR $1,969). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $8,381 per year, consuming 6% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Granite Canon, WY include income, education, rent, childcare. Unemployment currently reads 0.0% and poverty 6.5% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income A+
$148,750
Median household income
Education A-
47.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing C+
3.2x
Home value $470,700 vs income
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent A+
$1,174/mo
2BR fair market rent (9% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare A
$8,381/yr
Center-based infant care (6% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$148,750
▲ 140% vs national
Per Capita Income
$52,910
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Poverty Rate
6.5%

Housing

Median Home Value
$470,700
▲ 71% vs national
Median Rent
Owner Occupied
100.0%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,174/mo
▼ 2% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$809
1BR
$917
2BR
$1,174
3BR
$1,633
4BR
$1,969

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
47.8%
▲ 18 ppt vs national
High School+
64.7%
Median Age
57.9
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$8,381/yr
6% of income
Toddler (Center)
$8,092/yr
Preschool (Center)
$8,092/yr
School-Age (Center)
$6,457/yr

What This Means

Granite Canon, WY receives an overall affordability grade of A (85/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 135. This area performs well in income and education and rent and childcare. Data was unavailable for commute, safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Granite Canon, WY affordable?
Granite Canon, WY receives an overall affordability grade of A (85/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $148,750. Median home value is $470,700.
What is the cost of living in Granite Canon?
Key cost metrics: 2BR fair market rent $1,174/mo. Infant childcare $8,381/yr. Median home value $470,700.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →