The Town FilesNorth Granby, Connecticut
Community · population 1,835 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $384,500
- Household income
- $110,741
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 51 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 41.8
North Granby is a community of 1,835 people, Connecticut. The median home is worth $384,500, close to the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). It ranks better for families than 92% of Connecticut towns, quieter than 82% of Connecticut towns, better transit than 71% of Connecticut towns.
How North Granby ranks
Percentile among Connecticut towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Connecticut towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in North Granby is worth $384,500, close to the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $110,741, which is more affordable than 56% of Connecticut towns. 100.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | North Granby | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $384,500 | $376,000 |
| Median rent | — | $1,462 |
| Median household income | $110,741 | $109,167 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 3.6× |
| Homeownership | 100.0% | 80.3% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 7.4% | — |
Who lives in North Granby
| People | North Granby | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.8 | 45.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.0% | 20.6% |
| Under 18 | 27.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.3% | 45.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 4.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 38.8% | 16.8% |
| Average commute | 27.9 min | 27.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.7% | 93.8% |
Weather in North Granby
July highs average 83.8°F and January lows 15.8°F. About 52.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 51.4 inches of snow (typical Connecticut town: 39.0 in). Expect about 14 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 144 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Granby since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Connecticut town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on October 3, 1979 about 7.6 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 701 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 15, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 28 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 15, 2018.
Towns near North Granby
- Granby, CT3.1 mi · 10,903 people · home $367,900
- Southwick, MA4.2 mi · 9,232 people · home $397,500
- Salmon Brook, CT4.8 mi · 2,428 people · home $324,700
- Hartland, CT5.8 mi · 1,901 people · home $350,700
- Granville, MA6.0 mi · 1,538 people · home $356,300
- East Granby, CT7.8 mi · 5,214 people · home $388,000
- Tariffville, CT8.4 mi · 1,324 people · home $274,600
- Suffield, CT8.5 mi · 15,752 people · home $407,500
North Granby questions
Is North Granby, Connecticut a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, North Granby scores better for retirees than 44% of Connecticut towns and quieter than 82%. 25.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.8).
How much does a house cost in North Granby?
The median owner-occupied home in North Granby is valued at $384,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $110,741, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in North Granby?
July highs average 83.8°F and January lows 15.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.4 inches of precipitation a year and 51.4 inches of snow.
Does North Granby get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Granby since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on October 3, 1979. The typical Connecticut town has had 8.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)