At a Glance
Median Income
$53,072
$30,143 per capita
Home Value
$246,500
Zillow: $277,739
Bachelor's Degree+
23.2%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
15.3% smoking rate
How Granite Quarry Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Granite Quarry's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Granite Quarry a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Granite Quarry residents earn a median household income of $53,072 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,143. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,334 business establishments, including 235 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Granite Quarry is $246,500 , 13% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $277,739. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
23.2% of adults in Granite Quarry hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Granite Quarry has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population3,015
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density1,022/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$53,072
Per Capita$30,143
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$7,886M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,106
Housing
A
Home Value$246,500
Rent
Ownership69.7%
Zillow$277,739
Housing Units1,242
Rent Burden26.6%
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death12,312/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain43.7 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation782 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.2%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 32%
Commute30 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed195 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Granite Quarry was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Mid-Carolina Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 195 Mbps.
There are 235 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.