Living in Grandy, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Grandy · Census data 2020–2024
Grandy has 2,245 residents with a median age of 51.8. The median household income is $62,847 (13% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $306,000, the median rent is $1,122/month.
Grandy at a glance
- Population
- 2,245
- Median age
- 51.8State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $62,847State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $306,000State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,122/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 72.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Grandy a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 6.9%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the North Carolina median; home values 6% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Grandy
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Grandy the median home value is $306,000, 8% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,122 per month, which is 24.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,713 a month in housing costs.
Grandy median household income
The median household income in Grandy is $62,847 and the income per person is $39,271. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Grandy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,232
- Owner-occupied
- 72.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.1%
- Vacant
- 11%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.04
Grandy demographics
- Population
- 2,245
- Median age
- 51.8
- Under 18
- 14.4%
- 65 and older
- 27.3%
- Households
- 1,097
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 14.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Grandy ›
Education in Grandy
22.6% of adults 25 and older in Grandy have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 5.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Grandy
- Unemployment rate
- 0.9%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 11.5%
- Drive alone
- 81.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.4%
Grandy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grandy | 2,245 | $62,847 | $306,000 | $1,122 |
| Duck | 669 | $136,250 | $767,500 | $1,500 |
| Coinjock | 543 | $68,861 | $225,700 | $1,600 |
| Southern Shores | 3,139 | $131,429 | $712,300 | — |
| Kitty Hawk | 3,724 | $94,450 | $535,000 | $1,309 |
| Camden | 1,115 | $94,412 | $398,700 | $1,115 |
| Kill Devil Hills | 7,761 | $89,773 | $442,200 | $1,626 |
| Elizabeth City | 18,871 | $52,141 | $187,700 | $1,117 |
| Manns Harbor | 926 | $51,800 | $253,000 | $1,294 |
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What is the median household income in Grandy, NC?
The median household income in Grandy is $62,847, 13% lower than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Grandy?
The median home value in Grandy is $306,000, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Grandy?
The median gross rent in Grandy is $1,122 per month, about 24.9% of household income.
Is Grandy, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 6.9%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the North Carolina median; home values 6% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Grandy?
The median age in Grandy is 51.8 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Grandy?
The average commute to work in Grandy is 24 minutes; 11.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Grandy?
The unemployment rate in Grandy is 0.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Grandy?
22.6% of adults in Grandy have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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