North Carolina · Metropolitan Area
Granite Falls is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 4,921. Residents earn $74,250 per year, which is 1% below the national average.
Based on current data, Granite Falls receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Granite Falls offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Granite Falls is $74,250, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. 9.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Granite Falls is $203,100, 28% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $845 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Granite Falls is below the national average at 256 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,114 per 100,000, 161% above the national average.
27.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Granite Falls enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 88.4% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 11.6% |
| 13% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $74,250 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,512 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $973 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,168 |
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.6% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,594 |
| County GDP | $3,308M |
| Restaurants | 136 |
| Healthcare | 146 |
| Retail | 240 |
| Manufacturing | 111 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,509 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.73% |
| Commute Time | 26.7 min |
| Work from Home | 10.0% |
| Census Median | $203,100 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $266,486 |
| Median List Price | $250,000 |
| Median List Price | $250,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $182 |
| Homes Sold | 12 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.1% |
| Price Drops | 29.2% |
| Inventory | 24 |
| Census Median Rent | $845 |
| 27% below US avg |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,509 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.73% |
| Obesity | 31.3% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.3% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.6% |
| Depression | 27.4% |
| Mental Distress | 18.5% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.1% |
| Premature Death | 12,863/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 146 |
| Total Violent | 255.7/100K |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 85.2/100K |
| Robbery | 63.9/100K |
| Assault | 106.5/100K |
| Total Property | 5,114.0/100K |
| 161% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 617.9/100K |
| Theft | 4,432.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 63.9/100K |
| Arson | 42.6/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 16 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 59.0°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.2 inches |
| 24% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,128 ft (344 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 996/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7972°N, 81.4244°W |
| County FIPS | 37027 |
Winner: Republican by 52.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.2% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 996/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 146 |
| Restaurants | 136 |
| Retail Stores | 240 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 16 |
| Avg Commute | 26.7 min |
| Work from Home | 10.0% |