What are the schools like in Bear Grass, NC?

School district data for Bear Grass is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Bear Grass?

The median household income in Bear Grass, NC is $54,821 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Bear Grass, NC?

Bear Grass has an average high temperature of 51.8°F in January and 88.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.5 inches.

Bear Grass, NC Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Bear Grass, NC affordable or expensive?

Bear Grass's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bear Grass is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $102,100 and the median rent is $644 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bear Grass, NC?

Bear Grass has a violent crime rate of 454.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2312.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bear Grass, NC a Good Place to Live?

Bear Grass is a small town of 129 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $54,821 . Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Bear Grass stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Bear Grass is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bear Grass city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 87.1

Bear Grass's overall cost of living index is 87.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bear Grass costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bear Grass, NC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$102,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$644	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$54,821	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Bear Grass's violent crime rate is 454.5 per 100,000 residents — 20% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

454.5 /100k

Property Crime

2312.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Bear Grass, NC	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	80.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bear Grass sees average highs of 51.8°F in January and 88.5°F in July, with 51.4 inches of annual precipitation and 0.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bear Grass, NC
Average High — January	51.8°F
Average High — July	88.5°F
Annual Precipitation	51.4"
Annual Snowfall	0.5"

Demographics

Metric	Bear Grass, NC	National Avg
Population	129	—
Median Age	39.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.0%	22.2%
65 and over	11.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Everetts, NC 5 mi Williamston, NC 7 mi Robersonville, NC 8 mi Stokes, NC 9 mi Parmele, NC 11 mi

Bear Grass vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bear Grass, NC affordable or expensive?

Bear Grass's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bear Grass roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $102,100 and median rent is $644/month.

What is the crime rate in Bear Grass, NC?

Bear Grass's violent crime rate is 454.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2312.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bear Grass?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Bear Grass, NC a good place to live?

Bear Grass, NC has a population of 129, a median household income of $54,821, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Bear Grass?

Bear Grass averages 51.8°F in January and 88.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.4 inches with about 0.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Bear Grass?

The population of Bear Grass, North Carolina is 129 with a median age of 39.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bear Grass?

Key numbers for living in Bear Grass: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $102,100, median household income $54,821, crime index 116 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bear Grass side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.