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Grifton, NC

Grifton, NC.

Population: 6,484 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Grifton, NC is $187,489 — up 4.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $239,991 after a median 92 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winterweather, hurricane, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$187,489

Median home value

+4.6%

1-year change

92

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$187,489
1-year appreciation
+4.6%
3-year appreciation
+11.9%
5-year appreciation
+37.5%
10-year appreciation
+120.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$187,489
House Price Index (state)
438.2 (+1.0% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$239,991
Median list price
$243,000
Median price per sqft
$150
1-year sale-price change
+11.9%
Median days on market
92 days
Homes sold (recent period)
23
For-sale inventory
16
Sale-to-list ratio
99.9%
Active listings
27
1-year forecast
+2.8%
New listings (monthly)
7

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$908/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,135/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,308/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,700/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,962/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)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Grifton

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, hurricane, tornado, drought, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 32% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
57.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
FCX, Inc. (Washington Plant) (23 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
53.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
256
Days with Moderate air quality
107
Highest AQI recorded (year)
118

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,140
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,702

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
South Oaks Aerodrome (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (ISO) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
UNC LENOIR HEALTH CARE, ECU HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, WALTER B JONES CENTER LAKESIDE PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITA
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+213 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Housing built before 1970
31.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,125
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
50.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
55,498
Average weekly wage
$992
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
808

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

How it compares

GriftonState medianUS median
Median home value$187,489$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$239,991$330,000$325,000
Median days on market92 days70 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,125$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 median home value in Grifton, NC?
$187,489.
What is the median sale price in Grifton, NC?
$239,991.
How long do homes take to sell in Grifton, NC?
Median days on market: 92 days.
What is typical rent in Grifton, NC?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,308/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Grifton, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, hurricane, tornado, drought, hail.
Is Grifton, NC in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Grifton, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 32% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Grifton, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Grifton, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Grifton, NC?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Grifton, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 6.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Grifton, NC?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Grifton, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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