In Grundy, Iowa, the median home price is $223,717, compared with the Iowa median of $237,481; median household income is $87,205; the population is 12,384; schools rate 8.7 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 94.0 per 100k; and the average commute is 23.5 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Grundy at a glance
Population
12,384
Median Household Income
$87,205
Typical Home Value
$223,717
School District Rating
8.7
Violent Crime Rate
94.0
Avg Commute Time
23.5
About Grundy
Grundy has a population of 12,384. The median home value is $223,717, 6% below the Iowa median. Median household income is $87,205 (16% above the Iowa median). The most populated towns are Palermo, Black Hawk, and Grant.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Grundy
14 towns, by population.
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Grundy at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Grundy?
- Grundy has a population of 12,384 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Grundy?
- The median home value in Grundy is $223,717. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Grundy?
- Median household income in Grundy is $87,205 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Grundy in?
- Grundy is in Iowa.
- How many towns are in Grundy?
- Grundy contains 14 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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