At a Glance
Median Income
$103,000
$51,282 per capita
Home Value
$349,500
Zillow: $365,344
Median Rent
$1,684/mo
22.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
168/100K
2,286/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.9%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F
312 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is China Grove a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
China Grove residents earn a median household income of $103,000 , which is 37% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,282. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 45,524 business establishments, including 4,527 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in China Grove is $349,500 , 24% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $365,344. Median rent is $1,684/month, with 22.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
China Grove reports 168 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,286/100K.
Education
25.9% of adults in China Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
China Grove has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,395
Median Age50.5 yrs
Density324/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$103,000
Per Capita$51,282
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$159,589M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,267
Housing
A+
Home Value$349,500
Rent$1,684
Ownership89.7%
Zillow$365,344
Housing Units582
Rent Burden22.2%
Crime
F
Violent168/100K
Property2,286/100K
Health
Obesity32.6%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,758/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Sunny Days312/yr
Rain29.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation640 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.9%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+11.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute26 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries37
Did You Know?
The median home in China Grove was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is San Antonio International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 4,527 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 229 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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