Licking County, Ohio
Granville Real Estate and Local Guide
A historic college village settled by Welsh-descended New Englanders, home to Denison University and known for its Greek Revival architecture and New England feel. It sits in a rural area of hills known locally as the Welsh Hills.
Living in Granville
Home of Denison University, founded in 1831, and the prehistoric Alligator Effigy Mound. Source: en.wikipedia.org
Homes in Granville
- Roughly 74% of the housing stock is detached single-family homes, with student and multi-unit housing tied to Denison University.
- The median home value is about $490,500, among the highest in Licking County.
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Granville home
Denison University
Private liberal arts university founded in 1831, on a hill overlooking the village
Bryn Du Mansion
Historic estate and community event venue on the east side of the village
Alligator Effigy Mound
Prehistoric earthwork built by Fort Ancient culture people between about 800 and 1200 CE
T.J. Evans Trail
About 14-mile paved rail-trail through the village along Raccoon Creek, one of Ohio's first rail trails
Wildwood Park
Community park with garden plots, soccer fields, a playground, and bike-path access, managed by the Granville Recreation District
Granville areas to know
Welsh Hills
Rural hill area around the village settled by Welsh-descended immigrants
Mount Parnassus
Prominent hill and residential area at the east end of Broadway