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Granite Quarry, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Rowan County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,015 Population 1,022/sq mi density
$53,072 Median Income $30,143 per capita
$246,500 Home Value $277,739 Zillow
59°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
711 Violent Crime/100K 5,142 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$53,072 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$246,500 home value, N/A/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
711 violent crimes/100K (87% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Granite Quarry, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,072
29% below
$30,143 per capita
Home Value
$246,500
13% below
Zillow: $277,739
Violent Crime
711/100K
87% above
5,142/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.2%
31% below
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
12% above
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
310 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
71%
Home Value
87%
Poverty
25%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
125%
Crime
187%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Granite Quarry a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
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 4.5% (25% 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.

Safety & Crime

Granite Quarry reports 711 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 87% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,142/100K.

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. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population3,015
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density1,022/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$53,072
Per Capita$30,143
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$7,886M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,106

Housing

A
Home Value$246,500
RentN/A
Ownership69.7%
Zillow$277,739
Housing Units1,242
Rent Burden26.6%

Crime

F
Violent711/100K
Property5,142/100K

Health

Obesity36.1%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death12,312/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain43.7 in/yr
AQI40 (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.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 195 Mbps.
There are 235 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.