At a Glance
Median Income
$62,292
$30,470 per capita
Home Value
$150,000
Zillow: $170,630
Median Rent
$847/mo
35.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.4%
83.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
14.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
17.6% smoking rate
How Grantsboro Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Grantsboro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Grantsboro 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
Grantsboro residents earn a median household income of $62,292 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,470. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 348 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Grantsboro is $150,000 , 47% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $170,630. Median rent is $847/month, with 35.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Education
18.4% of adults in Grantsboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
83.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 58.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population698
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density181/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born8.5%
Veterans11.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$62,292
Per Capita$30,470
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty14.5%
County GDP$378M
Avg Weekly Wage$712
Housing
A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$847
Ownership84.3%
Zillow$170,630
Housing Units273
Rent Burden35.7%
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death13,808/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain58.8 in/yr
Elevation38 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.4%
High School+83.9%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute27 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Grantsboro was founded in 1997.
The median home in Grantsboro was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Coastal Carolina Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.