Grantsboro, NC

North Carolina

Grantsboro is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 698. Residents earn $62,292 per year, which is 17% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
698 Population 181/sq mi density
$62,292 Median Income $30,470 per capita
$150,000 Home Value $154,476 Zillow
$847 Median Rent 35.7% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$62,292 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $847/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,292
17% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.4%
45% lower than US avg
Median Rent $847
27% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.1%
16% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.7%
81% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.5%
17% higher than US avg

How Grantsboro Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population698
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density181/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 69%

Economy

B+
Median Income$62,292
Per Capita$30,470
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty14.5%
County GDP$378M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$847
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$154,476
Rent Burden35.7%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity37.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.5%
Heart Disease6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain58.8 in/yr
Elevation38 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.4%
High School+83.9%
School Score5.46

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute27 min
Libraries1

Is Grantsboro a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Grantsboro receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Grantsboro offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Grantsboro is $62,292, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. 14.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Grantsboro is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $847 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

18.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Grantsboro enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Grantsboro has a population of 698 with a density of 181 people per square mile. The median age is 44.6 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (68.6%), with 16.2% Black.

Population

698
Total Population
181
People / sq mi
44.6yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
3.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.1%
Female 56.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Grantsboro vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.1%
21% above US avg
Spanish4.9%
63% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Grantsboro vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Grantsboro is $62,292, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Grantsboro vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,292
17% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,470
Avg Weekly Wage$712
IRS Avg AGI$67,772

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below US avg
Poverty Rate14.5%
17% above US avg
Establishments (County)348
County GDP$378M

Business (County)

Restaurants29
Healthcare22
Retail44
Manufacturing9

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,604
3% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.40%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.8 min
Work from Home5.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Grantsboro is $150,000, 47% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $847 (27% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $154,476.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,000
47% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$154,476

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$847
27% below US avg
Rent Burden35.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$932
1 Bedroom$981
2 Bedrooms$1,161
3 Bedrooms$1,499
4 Bedrooms$1,780

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,604
3% above US avg
Effective Rate2.40%
In Grantsboro, 37.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.5% report depression. 26.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Grantsboro vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.1%
16% above US avg
Diabetes11.1%
Heart Disease6.3%
High Blood Pressure35.3%
Asthma11.4%
COPD7.9%
Stroke3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.4%
Physical Inactivity26.4%
Depression27.5%
Mental Distress19.7%
Physical Distress14.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.2%
Checkup Rate76.8%
Premature Death13,808/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access76.2%
Healthcare Facilities22

Crime Rates: Grantsboro vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Safety Score

Grantsboro has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 58.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall58.8 inches
55% above US avg
Snowfall1.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation38 ft (12 m)
Area3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²)
Population Density181/sq mi
Coordinates35.1449°N, 76.8447°W
County FIPS37137
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 18.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 32.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.7%
D 33.6%

Winner: Republican by 32.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.4%
45% below US avg
High School+83.9%
School Test Score5.46
C Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density181/sq mi
Total Area3.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities22
Restaurants29
Retail Stores44

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.8 min
Work from Home5.1%

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