Grandy, NC

North Carolina · Metropolitan Area

Grandy is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 2,443. Residents earn $63,438 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
2,443 Population 361/sq mi density
$63,438 Median Income $39,688 per capita
$304,000 Home Value $382,076 Zillow
$1,096 Median Rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,438 median income, 1.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$304,000 home value, $1,096/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,438
16% lower than US avg
Home Value $304,000
8% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.9%
38% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,096
6% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.7%
8% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.3%
64% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.7%
62% lower than US avg

How Grandy Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,443
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density361/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 89%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,438
Per Capita$39,688
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$1,150M
Commute27 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$304,000
Rent$1,096
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$382,076

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity34.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.4%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain46.5 in/yr
Elevation11 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+87.5%
School Score5.46

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute27 min
Libraries3

Is Grandy a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Grandy receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Grandy offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Grandy is $63,438, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Grandy is $304,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,096 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

20.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Grandy enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Grandy has a population of 2,443 with a density of 361 people per square mile. The median age is 49.0 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.4%), with 4.7% Black.

Population

2,443
Total Population
361
People / sq mi
49.0yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
6.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.3%
Female 49.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Grandy vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.1%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.9%
78% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Grandy vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Grandy is $63,438, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Grandy vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,438
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,688
Avg Weekly Wage$873
IRS Avg AGI$81,026

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.7%
62% below US avg
Establishments (County)995
County GDP$1,150M

Business (County)

Restaurants84
Healthcare28
Retail135
Manufacturing14

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,994
14% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.98%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.0 min
Work from Home5.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Grandy is $304,000, 8% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,096 (6% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $382,076.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$304,000
8% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$382,076
Median List Price$465,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$465,000
$/Sq Ft$265
Homes Sold4
Sale-to-List Ratio97.4%
Price Drops2.9%
Inventory35

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,096
6% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$932
1 Bedroom$981
2 Bedrooms$1,161
3 Bedrooms$1,499
4 Bedrooms$1,780

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied74.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,994
14% below US avg
Effective Rate0.98%
In Grandy, 34.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.4% report depression. 22.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Grandy vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.7%
8% above US avg
Diabetes9.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure31.3%
Asthma10.8%
COPD6.5%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.2%
Physical Inactivity22.5%
Depression26.4%
Mental Distress18.1%
Physical Distress12.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate80.1%
Checkup Rate76.7%
Premature Death6,918/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access86.7%
Healthcare Facilities28

Crime Rates: Grandy vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Safety Score

Grandy has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.4°F
14% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.5 inches
22% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation11 ft (3 m)
Area6.8 sq mi (17.5 km²)
Population Density361/sq mi
Coordinates36.2352°N, 75.8798°W
County FIPS37053
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 20.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 47.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73.5%
D 25.6%

Winner: Republican by 47.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.9%
38% below US avg
High School+87.5%
School Test Score5.46
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density361/sq mi
Total Area6.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities28
Restaurants84
Retail Stores135

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.0 min
Work from Home5.6%

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