At a Glance
Median Income
$54,783
$30,718 per capita
Home Value
$200,600
Zillow: $291,588
Median Rent
$990/mo
25.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
346/100K
1,907/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.5%
87.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
14.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
15.0% smoking rate
How Graham Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Graham's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Graham a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Graham residents earn a median household income of $54,783 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,718. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,409 business establishments, including 370 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Graham is $200,600 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $291,588. Median rent is $990/month, with 25.8% 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 1982.
Safety & Crime
Graham reports 346 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 9% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,907/100K.
Education
23.5% of adults in Graham hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Graham has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population17,537
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density1,587/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$54,783
Per Capita$30,718
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty14.8%
County GDP$9,014M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,010
Housing
A+
Home Value$200,600
Rent$990
Ownership52.2%
Zillow$291,588
Housing Units8,295
Rent Burden25.8%
Crime
F
Violent346/100K
Property1,907/100K
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,571/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain43.3 in/yr
Elevation564 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.5%
High School+87.0%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute24 min
Broadband87.8%
Internet Speed198 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Graham was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Piedmont Triad International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 198 Mbps.
There are 370 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.