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Grantham, NC

Grantham, NC.

Population: 37,634 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Grantham, NC is $175,061 — down 1.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $249,927 after a median 64 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,316/month. 12 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winter weather, hurricane, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$175,061

Typical home value

-1.4%

1-year change

64

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$175,061
1-year appreciation
-1.4%
3-year appreciation
-1.6%
5-year appreciation
+19.4%
10-year appreciation
+54.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2024)
$187,844
House Price Index (state)
445.4 (+0.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$249,927
Median list price
$255,387
Median price per sqft
$145
1-year sale-price change
-10.7%
Median days on market
64 days
Homes sold (recent period)
91
For-sale inventory
145
Sale-to-list ratio
97.1%
Active listings
154
1-year forecast
-0.5%
Days to pending
46 days
New listings (monthly)
37

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,316/mo
1-year rent change
+3.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$958/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$964/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,261/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,516/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,001/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
94.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
12
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
3
High schools
3
Charter schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.3 : 1
School districts serving the area
Dillard Academy, Wayne Preparatory, Wayne County Public Schools
Schools include
Dillard Academy, Wayne Preparatory Academy, Carver Heights Elementary, Dillard Middle, Goldsboro High

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winter weather, hurricane, lightning, cold wave, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
winter weather: Very High · hurricane: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
842
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 31% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
68.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
61.0°F
Average high
72.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
15,612
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,862

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Scottbrook Farm Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Pitt-Greenville Airport (PGV) (42 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
CHERRY HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+115 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1977
Housing built before 1970
37.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,376
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
72.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
33,226
Average weekly wage
$937
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
954

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

GranthamState medianUS median
Typical home value$175,061$283,441$285,053
Median sale price$249,927$334,397$319,906
Median days on market64 days65 days48 days
Typical rent$1,316/mo$1,680/mo$1,803/mo
Median annual property tax$1,376$1,366$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Grantham, NC?
$175,061.
What is the median sale price in Grantham, NC?
$249,927.
How long do homes take to sell in Grantham, NC?
Median days on market: 64 days.
What is typical rent in Grantham, NC?
Typical rent: $1,316/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Grantham, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, hurricane, lightning, cold wave, drought.
Is Grantham, NC in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Grantham, NC. 842 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Grantham, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 31% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Grantham, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Grantham, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Grantham, NC?
12 schools (5 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Grantham, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 9.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Grantham, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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