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Cost of living in Grimes summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Grimes. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Iowa. Key points include:
The cost of living in Grimes is 103 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Grimes is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Grimes is $348,193.
The median income in Grimes is $120,037.
Grimes's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Grimes Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Grimes | Iowa | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 90 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 95 | 100 |
| Health | 112 | 75 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 93 | 100 |
| Utilities | 100 | 94 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Grimes, IA Weather
The average high in Grimes is 59.4° and the average low is 39.0°.
There are 63.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 35.5 inches of precipitation each year with 35.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Grimes |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 39.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 63.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 35.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 35.9 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Grimes Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Grimes
The current population in Grimes is 16,366. The population has increased 113.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16,366 | 3.5% |
| 2023 | 15,810 | 2.6% |
| 2022 | 15,402 | 3.8% |
| 2021 | 14,842 | 8.0% |
| 2020 | 13,746 | 7.1% |
| 2019 | 12,839 | 7.6% |
| 2018 | 11,930 | 7.1% |
| 2017 | 11,139 | 6.9% |
| 2016 | 10,422 | 9.6% |
| 2015 | 9,509 | 5.2% |
| 2014 | 9,037 | 4.1% |
| 2013 | 8,677 | 4.0% |
| 2012 | 8,341 | 5.4% |
| 2011 | 7,916 | 3.4% |
| 2010 | 7,653 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Grimes
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Grimes is:
81.6% White with 13,353 White residents.
6.2% African American with 1,011 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 2 American Indian residents.
4.6% Asian with 759 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 3 Other residents.
2.3% Two Or More with 374 Two Or More residents.
5.3% Hispanic with 864 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Grimes | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.6% | 82.3% | 57.4% |
| African American | 6.2% | 3.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.6% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.3% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 5.3% | 7.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Grimes
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Grimes is 47.7% female with 7,809 female residents.
Grimes is 52.3% male with 8,556 male residents.
| Gender | Grimes | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 49.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.3% | 50.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Grimes for adults over 25
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0.0% of adults in Grimes completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Grimes completed 9-12th grade.
23.0% of adults in Grimes completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Grimes completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Grimes completed associate's degree.
33.0% of adults in Grimes completed bachelor's degree.
14.0% of adults in Grimes completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Grimes completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Grimes completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Grimes | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 33.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Grimes, Iowa
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1.4% of households in Grimes earn Less than $10,000.
0.5% of households in Grimes earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.8% of households in Grimes earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.3% of households in Grimes earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.4% of households in Grimes earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.2% of households in Grimes earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.8% of households in Grimes earn $75,000 to $99,999.
25.4% of households in Grimes earn $100,000 to $149,999.
22.9% of households in Grimes earn $150,000 to $199,999.
11.4% of households in Grimes earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Grimes | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.4% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.5% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.8% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.3% | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.4% | 11.3% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.2% | 17.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.8% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 25.4% | 18.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 22.9% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 11.4% | 8.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
