GRANT COUNTY IS
Building Connection
Visit. Evaluate. Build.
Explore our communities, review available sites, and discover firsthand why Grant County is the ideal location for your next investment.
Take a quick look at our cities and towns by access, sites, and infrastructure.
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Housing
With attainable homeownership and competitive rental rates, Grant County helps employers recruit and retain talent.
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Location
Strategically positioned along I-69, Grant County links Indianapolis and Fort Wayne while keeping you within reach of Chicago and Detroit.
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People
Grant County ranks as the 25th most populated county in Indiana and has a 75% labor force participate rate.
Marion:
Grant County Seat & Regional Anchor
As Grant County’s largest city, Marion combines higher education, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, and available industrial sites to support expansion at scale.
Gas City:
Interstate-Connected Opportunity
Located along I-69, Gas City offers prime commercial visibility, industrial development potential, and strong small-business momentum.
Jonesboro:
Residential Strength and Strategic Access
Positioned near I-69, Jonesboro provides workforce housing stability and convenient access to regional employers.
Upland:
Education-Driven Energy
Home to Taylor University, Upland blends academic vitality, quality housing, and small-town livability that supports talent retention.
Fairmount:
Heritage and Entrepreneurial Spirit
Known for its strong community identity and growing local business, Fairmount offers development potential rooted in stability.
Van Buren:
Small-Town Efficiency, Regional Access
With proximity to major corridors and a close-knit workforce base, Van Buren offers streamlined development opportunities.
Matthews:
Rural Stability with Growth Potential
Matthews provides affordable land, strong community engagement, and opportunity for strategic residential or small-scale development.
Sweetser:
Workforce-Centered Community
Sweetser combines residential appeal and accessible land with close proximity to Marion’s employment centers.
Swayzee:
Agricultural Roots, Future-Focused Vision
Swayzee offers affordable property, rural strength, and development flexibility for businesses seeking room to grow.
Converse:
Downtown Revitalization in Motion
With historic tax advantages and trail connectivity, Converse is building momentum through thoughtful reinvestment.
Hidden Gems:
Small Communities with Big Potential
In the heart of Indiana's Grant County, five small communities - Fowlerton, Sims, Landess, Jalapa, and Point Isabel - are quietly writing a new chapter in the story of rural American opportunity.
With support from the Duke Energy Foundation’s 2025 grant, the Grant County Economic Growth Council partnered with Duke Drone Solutions to capture every community from a bird’s-eye view, building a dynamic aerial media library that elevates how we showcase Grant County’s places, infrastructure, and quality of life.