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China Grove, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Rowan County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,487 Population 986/sq mi density
$53,717 Median Income $28,715 per capita
$207,500 Home Value $291,393 Zillow
$955 Median Rent 38.8% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
264 Violent Crime/100K 1,749 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$53,717 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$207,500 home value, $955/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
264 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher

China Grove, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,717
29% below
$28,715 per capita
Home Value
$207,500
26% below
Zillow: $291,393
Median Rent
$955/mo
18% below
38.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
264/100K
31% below
1,749/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
61% below
82.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
25.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
310 sunny days/yr

How China Grove Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows China Grove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
71%
Home Value
74%
Rent
82%
Poverty
203%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
97%
Crime
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is China Grove a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

China Grove residents earn a median household income of $53,717 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,715. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,334 business establishments, including 235 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in China Grove is $207,500 , 26% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $291,393. Median rent is $955/month, with 38.8% 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 1970.

Safety & Crime

China Grove reports 264 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,749/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

13.1% of adults in China Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 82.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

China Grove has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population4,487
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density986/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$53,717
Per Capita$28,715
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty25.2%
County GDP$7,886M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,106

Housing

A+
Home Value$207,500
Rent$955
Ownership66.8%
Zillow$291,393
Housing Units2,065
Rent Burden38.8%

Crime

F
Violent264/100K
Property1,749/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault144/100K
Burglary335/100K

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death12,312/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain44.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation824 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+82.2%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 32%
Commute28 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed195 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in China Grove was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Mid-Carolina Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 195 Mbps.
There are 235 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.