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
$179,033 Zillow
63°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
709
Violent Crime/100K
3,289 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$36,664 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$122,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
709 violent crimes/100K (87% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$122,100
57% below
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
39.4%
40% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,407
Median year built: 1972
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$122,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$179,033
Median Sale Price
$232,450
Median List Price
$228,500
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
39.4%
Owner-Occupied
60.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$932/mo
1 Bedroom
$981/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,161/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,499/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,780/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
93 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
4
Price Drops
31.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$144
Active Inventory
16
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
13% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1972
Average age of housing stock: 54 years
Homeownership Rate
39.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $122,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $179,033 |
| Median Sale Price | $232,450 |
| Median List Price | $228,500 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $144 |
Rent
| FMR Studio | $932 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $981 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,161 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,499 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,780 |
Market
| Days on Market | 93 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 31.3% |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Active Inventory | 16 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $144 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 39.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 60.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 39.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,407 |
| Median Year Built | 1972 |
| Rent Burden | 27.1% |
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