GRAIN VALLEY, MISSOURI
Grain Valley,
Missouri is a city with a 2007 population of 12,000 people,
or approximately 4 percent of Eastern Jackson County
population. The median age of the town’s population is 31.0
years and is considerably younger than the Eastern Jackson
County median age of 36.0 years.
Grain Valley is
located in the most eastern part of Eastern Jackson County,
along I-70 and east of Blue Springs. In addition to its
close proximity to the regional freeway system, the Grain
Valley Municipal Airport and local rail lines offer business
several convenient transportation options.
According to 2007
estimates, there are about 5,293 employed residents in Grain
Valley. The resident base is very well educated with 89 %
of adults having a high school education. The median
household income of $63,439 is about 16% higher than the
Eastern Jackson County median.
The median value
of existing homes in Grain Valley is $141,981 which is about
18% higher than the Eastern Jackson county median. Typical
rents in the area are $671 according to the Census, compared
to Eastern Jackson County median of $569.
Major employers
in Grain Valley include Grain Valley Schools, as well as a
large warehouse, distribution center and a manufacturer of
railroad equipment. There are five employers with more than
100 employees.
The main retail
center in Grain Valley is approximately 87,000 square feet.
The city is home to 10 industrial business parks, of which
the East Kansas City Industrial Park is the largest at 65
areas.
Vital Statistics on Grain
Valley
More development information will be added in the future.
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