The Town FilesGranby, Massachusetts
Town in Hampshire County · population 6,110 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $352,600
- Household income
- $119,297
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 48 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 46.3
Granby is a town of 6,110 people in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. The median home is worth $352,600, below the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). It ranks easier by car than 95% of Massachusetts towns, quieter than 84% of Massachusetts towns.
How Granby ranks
Percentile among Massachusetts towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Massachusetts towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Granby is worth $352,600, below the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $119,297, which is more affordable than 98% of Massachusetts towns. 94.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Granby | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $352,600 | $510,150 |
| Median rent | — | $1,561 |
| Median household income | $119,297 | $108,622 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 94.9% | 80.7% |
| Median year built | 1966 | 1968 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.2% | — |
Who lives in Granby
| People | Granby | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.3 | 44.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.5% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 13.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.1% | 45.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.5% | 6.3% |
| Veterans | 9.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.5% | — |
| Work from home | 7.9% | 17.7% |
| Average commute | 23.3 min | 30.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.4% | 93.9% |
Weather in Granby
July highs average 81.8°F and January lows 15.4°F. About 47.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 47.5 inches of snow (typical Massachusetts town: 49.5 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 143 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Granby since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Massachusetts town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on June 1, 2011 about 9.7 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 200 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on September 1, 2013.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 59 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on July 26, 2011.
Severe weather in Hampshire County since 1996
Hampshire County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3599: Hurricane Lee |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4496: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3438: Covid-19 |
| April 19, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4110: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding |
| October 28, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3350: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Hampshire County
Hampshire County had 65,786 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,006 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Granby itself the ACS puts it at 2.1%.
Public schools in Granby
2 public schools with 693 students, about 12.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Meadow | PK-6 | 402 | 12.6 |
| Granby Jr Sr High School | 7-12 | 291 | 11.6 |
Towns near Granby
- South Hadley, MA4.2 mi · 18,150 people · home $357,900
- Ludlow, MA4.8 mi · 21,002 people · home $335,300
- Belchertown, MA5.3 mi · 3,129 people · home $346,900
- Belchertown, MA5.6 mi · 15,350 people · home $371,300
- Chicopee, MA5.9 mi · 55,560 people · home $274,500
- Holyoke, MA7.6 mi · 38,238 people · home $274,100
- Amherst Town, MA8.2 mi · 39,263 people · home $484,900
- Wilbraham, MA8.4 mi · 4,003 people · home $400,300
Granby questions
Is Granby, Massachusetts a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Granby scores better for retirees than 51% of Massachusetts towns and quieter than 84%. 20.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.3).
How much does a house cost in Granby?
The median owner-occupied home in Granby is valued at $352,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $119,297, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Granby?
July highs average 81.8°F and January lows 15.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.5 inches of precipitation a year and 47.5 inches of snow.
Does Granby get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Granby since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on June 1, 2011. The typical Massachusetts 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)