Grand Island is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Grand Island’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
The citizens of Grand Island are among the most well-educated in the nation: 41.93% of adults in Grand Island have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree, whereas the average US city has 21.84% holding at least a bachelor's degree.
The per capita income in Grand Island in 2022 was $48,779, which is upper middle income relative to New York, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $195,116 for a family of four.
The people who call Grand Island home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Grand Island residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Grand Island include German, Italian, Irish, Polish, and English.
The most common language spoken in Grand Island is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Arabic.
