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Cramerton, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Gaston County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
5,376 Population 1,156/sq mi density
$94,390 Median Income $51,138 per capita
$322,900 Home Value $302,707 Zillow
$1,341 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
235 Violent Crime/100K 2,064 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$94,390 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$322,900 home value, $1,341/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
235 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
44.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Cramerton, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$94,390
26% above
$51,138 per capita
Home Value
$322,900
15% above
Zillow: $302,707
Median Rent
$1,341/mo
15% above
26.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
235/100K
38% below
2,064/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.3%
31% above
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
1% above
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
310 sunny days/yr

How Cramerton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
126%
Home Value
115%
Rent
115%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
131%
Unemployment
86%
Crime
62%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cramerton a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cramerton residents earn a median household income of $94,390 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,138. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,635 business establishments, including 410 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cramerton is $322,900 , 15% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $302,707. Median rent is $1,341/month, with 26.9% 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 1997.

Safety & Crime

Cramerton reports 235 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,064/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

44.3% of adults in Cramerton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% above the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cramerton has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population5,376
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density1,156/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$94,390
Per Capita$51,138
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$11,264M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043

Housing

A+
Home Value$322,900
Rent$1,341
Ownership68.4%
Zillow$302,707
Housing Units2,382
Rent Burden26.9%

Crime

F
Violent235/100K
Property2,064/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault164/100K
Burglary469/100K

Health

Obesity32.5%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death11,889/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain44.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation576 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+44.3%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+14.6%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute25 min
Broadband96.8%
Internet Speed194 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10

Did You Know?

Cramerton was founded in 1906.
The median home in Cramerton was built in 1997.
16.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Charlotte/Douglas International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 194 Mbps.
There are 410 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.