At a Glance
Median Income
$63,438
$39,688 per capita
Home Value
$304,000
Zillow: $395,223
Median Rent
$1,096/mo
19.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.9%
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
14.9% smoking rate
How Grandy Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Grandy's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Grandy a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Grandy residents earn a median household income of $63,438 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,688. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 995 business establishments, including 84 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Grandy is $304,000 , 8% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $395,223. Median rent is $1,096/month, with 19.4% 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 1993.
Education
20.9% of adults in Grandy hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 46.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,443
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density361/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans16.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,438
Per Capita$39,688
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$1,150M
Avg Weekly Wage$873
Housing
B+
Home Value$304,000
Rent$1,096
Ownership74.5%
Zillow$395,223
Housing Units1,334
Rent Burden19.4%
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,918/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain46.5 in/yr
Elevation11 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute27 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Grandy was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Elizabeth City Cg Air Station/Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.