Grifton, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Lenoir County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
2,661 Population 993/sq mi density
$36,664 Median Income $25,001 per capita
$122,100 Home Value $188,395 Zillow
64°F Avg Temperature
237 Violent Crime/100K 910 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$36,664 median income, 16.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$122,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
237 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Grifton, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,664
51% below
$25,001 per capita
Home Value
$122,100
57% below
Zillow: $188,395
Violent Crime
237/100K
38% below
910/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%
58% below
86.8% high school+
Unemployment
16.0%
344% above
21.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.2%
38% above
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Grifton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Grifton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
49%
Home Value
43%
Poverty
173%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
444%
Crime
62%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Grifton a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Grifton residents earn a median household income of $36,664 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,001. The unemployment rate stands at 16.0% (344% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,412 business establishments, including 98 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Grifton is $122,100 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $188,395. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.

Safety & Crime

Grifton reports 237 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 910/100K.

Education

14.1% of adults in Grifton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 86.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Grifton has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population2,661
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density993/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born4.3%
Veterans9.6%

Economy

D
Median Income$36,664
Per Capita$25,001
Unemployment16.0%
Poverty21.4%
County GDP$3,627M
Avg Weekly Wage$963

Housing

A+
Home Value$122,100
Rent
Ownership39.4%
Zillow$188,395
Housing Units1,407
Rent Burden27.1%

Crime

F
Violent237/100K
Property910/100K

Health

Obesity44.2%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death14,785/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain52.9 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation31 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.1%
High School+86.8%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 46%
Commute27 min
Broadband80.4%
Internet Speed56 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Grifton was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.