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Grimesland, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Pitt County County
Grimesland, NC
At a Glance
How Grimesland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Grimesland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Grimesland a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Grimesland residents earn a median household income of $35,417 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,323. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,498 business establishments, including 399 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Grimesland is $162,500 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $297,895. Median rent is $1,000/month, with 46.3% 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 1978.
Safety & Crime
Grimesland reports 763 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 101% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,829/100K.
Education
15.0% of adults in Grimesland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grimesland has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.