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Bear Grass, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Martin County County
Bear Grass, NC
At a Glance
How Bear Grass Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bear Grass's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Bear Grass a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Bear Grass residents earn a median household income of $58,125 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,891. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 494 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bear Grass is $98,200 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $126,174. Median rent is $675/month, with 17.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Bear Grass reports 1,572 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 314% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,371/100K.
Education
23.7% of adults in Bear Grass hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bear Grass has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.