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Grantham, NC

Grantham, NC.

Population: 37,634 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Grantham, NC is $179,124 — down 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $264,948 after a median 66 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,404/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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$179,124

Typical home value

-0.3%

1-year change

66

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$179,124
1-year appreciation
-0.3%
3-year appreciation
-0.5%
5-year appreciation
+19.5%
10-year appreciation
+56.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2024)
$190,597
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
$264,948
Median list price
$265,000
Median price per sqft
$148
1-year sale-price change
-3.2%
Median days on market
66 days
Homes sold (recent period)
108
For-sale inventory
144
Sale-to-list ratio
97.4%
Active listings
148
1-year forecast
-0.3%
Days to pending
46 days
New listings (monthly)
39

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,404/mo
1-year rent change
+4.5%
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)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base (GSB) (6 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$179,124$285,911$288,527
Median sale price$264,948$330,000$325,000
Median days on market66 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,404/mo$1,688/mo$1,809/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?
$179,124.
What is the median sale price in Grantham, NC?
$264,948.
How long do homes take to sell in Grantham, NC?
Median days on market: 66 days.
What is typical rent in Grantham, NC?
Typical rent: $1,404/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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