At a Glance
Median Income
$36,349
$28,046 per capita
Home Value
$140,900
Zillow: $294,851
Median Rent
$1,087/mo
35.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
36.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.7%
12.4% smoking rate
How Graniteville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Graniteville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Graniteville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Graniteville residents earn a median household income of $36,349 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,046. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,178 business establishments, including 162 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Graniteville is $140,900 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $294,851. Median rent is $1,087/month, with 35.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
36.9% of adults in Graniteville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Graniteville has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population362
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density212/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born27.9%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$36,349
Per Capita$28,046
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,191M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,304
Housing
A
Home Value$140,900
Rent$1,087
Ownership25.8%
Zillow$294,851
Housing Units375
Rent Burden35.8%
Health
Obesity26.7%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death7,124/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
Elevation1,382 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 70%
Commute16 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Graniteville was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Patrick Leahy Burlington International (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
27.9% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 162 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.