Grimesland, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Pitt County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
428 Population 629/sq mi density
$35,417 Median Income $26,323 per capita
$162,500 Home Value $306,692 Zillow
$1,000 Median Rent 46.3% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$35,417 median income, 16.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$162,500 home value, $1,000/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Grimesland, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,417
53% below
$26,323 per capita
Home Value
$162,500
42% below
Zillow: $306,692
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
14% below
46.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
55% below
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
16.1%
347% above
29.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

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)

Income
47%
Home Value
58%
Rent
86%
Poverty
234%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
447%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Grimesland a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 16.1% (347% 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 $306,692. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population428
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density629/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born6.1%
Veterans12.7%

Economy

F
Median Income$35,417
Per Capita$26,323
Unemployment16.1%
Poverty29.0%
County GDP$12,529M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,151

Housing

A
Home Value$162,500
Rent$1,000
Ownership72.9%
Zillow$306,692
Housing Units193
Rent Burden46.3%

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,748/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain53.0 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation35 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute29 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Grimesland was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 399 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.