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Granite Falls, NC
B
Population: 4,898
Home Price: $179,800
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Overview
Granite Falls is a small town in the state of North Carolina with a population of 4,898. Granite Falls has a cool summer and wet winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
25.0 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Cool Summer and Wet Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Granite Falls, NC
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Granite Falls
North Carolina
United States
Per Capita Income
$28,817
$29,903
$32,693
Median Household Income
$70,099
$56,318
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
6.7%
6.2%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
8.1%
12.3%
10.5%
Age
Granite Falls
North Carolina
United States
Median Age
37.2
43.3
42.3
Gender
Granite Falls
North Carolina
United States
Male
47.6%
48.5%
49.8%
Female
52.4%
51.5%
50.2%
Race
Granite Falls
North Carolina
United States
White
82.4%
70.0%
80.3%
Black or African American
6.7%
19.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.2%
2.0%
2.7%
Asian
1.9%
1.1%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
4.2%
2.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
4.6%
4.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Granite Falls
North Carolina
United States
Median Home Price
$179,800
$182,475
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$499
$682
$801
Family Households
59.5%
59.5%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
26.7%
26.7%
26.2%
Homeowners
68.5%
68.9%
72.9%
Renters
31.5%
31.1%
27.1%
Education
Granite Falls
North Carolina
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
7.8%
8.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
24.8%
24.8%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
20.3%
22.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
11.3%
10.3%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
20.5%
15.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Granite Falls
North Carolina
United States
Mathematics
38.0%
40.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
43.5%
44.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Granite Falls
North Carolina
United States
Murder
0.0
7.8
3.0
Rape
0.0
49.1
38.0
Robbery
43.2
72.2
40.7
Assault
43.2
285.6
188.5
Property Crime
Granite Falls
North Carolina
United States
Burglary
2678.8
751.0
336.1
Theft
4126.2
2623.9
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
367.2
184.7
167.1
Arson
21.6
16.9
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Granite Falls, NC
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
food truck
hot wings
meat
beer
teas
waffle fries
chicken wings
kfc
mcdonalds
handcrafted soaps
roast beef
pie
spaghetti
liquor
cheese
coffees
togo
mediterranean
italian
chef
go deacs
baseball
basketball
college basketball
high school football
softball
football
college football
video games
athletics
country music
teams
hornets #allfly
charlotte ers
soccer players
soccer
gaming
golf
nascar
nfl
home decor
nfts
photography
nft
immersive experience
collection
poems
archival
cityscapes
poetry
nature
collections
cinema
artists
fashion
animation
creative
designs
pfp
picasso
video games
other genres
tv shows
single dad
photography
classic cars
gaming
nascar
photography nature
health fitness
action figures
fitness
retro gaming
sportscard
books
computers
anime
warhammer
memorabilia
fishing
tv
sports
tv shows
films
photography
marketing
gaming
hollywood
celebrity
esports gaming
television
award winning
cinema
comedy
fashion
esports commentator
creative
hiphoprap
promotional
promos
sports
photography
photography nature
summer
space
pool
mountain
mountains
swimming
nature
winter
tubing
barefoot
fishing
beach
patio
indoors
tent
ski
facilities
home decor
home depot
food truck
online tire catalog
shop local
black owned
gift card
construction sites
shipping
stocked
furniture
walmart
starbucks
decor
deals
bundles
kroger
thrift
tees
pharmacy
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