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Granger, IN vs Johnston, IA

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Are people in Johnston older or younger than people in Granger?
- The Median Age in Johnston is 2.2 years younger than in Granger.

Are housing costs cheaper in Johnston or Granger?
- Johnston housing costs are 2.1% more expensive than Granger housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Johnston or Granger?
- The average commute for residents of Johnston is 2.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Granger.

Things to do in Granger?
Granger, IN sits on St Joseph County’s northern boundaries boasting numerous attractions like historic districts housing older homes plus contemporary architecture currently under construction - providing residents past & present plenty places worth visiting any time during their life here!

Things to do in Johnston?
Johnston is located in Polk County, Iowa, and is part of the Des Moines-West Des Moines metropolitan area. With a population of 20,619, it is the third largest city in Iowa's Polk County. Johnston features many recreational amenities like parks and trails as well as numerous educational facilities such as the Johnston Public Library and Johnston High School.

 Granger, INJohnston, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock23,418329,725,481
 Median Income$108,252  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$340,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.29  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Granger    2 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

We moved to Granger from South Bend 12 yrs ago & have no children. It's perfect for families w/children~the best school system in the area & low taxes. Granger is the  More

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Over 17 years ago

I can only say one thing...It is a great place to put kids in a K-12 public school  More

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Reviews for Johnston    2 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Strong National Guard presence and very family-friendly. The library is the best one that I've ever visited. We moved here for the Army two years ago and will be leaving  More

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Over 16 years ago

Everyone here is rich. Really, really,  More

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