What are the schools like in Grandy, NC?

Grandy is served primarily by Currituck County Schools. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.0:1.

What is the median household income in Grandy?

The median household income in Grandy, NC is $70,610 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.8%.

What is the weather like in Grandy, NC?

Grandy has an average high temperature of 52.3°F in January and 88.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Grandy, NC affordable or expensive?

Grandy's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Grandy is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $260,500 and the median rent is $1,146 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Grandy, NC?

Grandy has a violent crime rate of 230.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 961.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Grandy, NC a Good Place to Live?

Grandy is a small town of 2,438 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $70,610 and a 4.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Grandy's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

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

All Grandy 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: 97.4

Grandy's overall cost of living index is 97.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Grandy costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Grandy, NC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$260,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,146	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$70,610	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Grandy's violent crime rate is 230.5 per 100,000 residents — 39% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

230.5 /100k

Property Crime

961.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Grandy is served primarily by Currituck County Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.0:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Grandy, NC	National Avg
School District	Currituck County Schools	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Grandy sees average highs of 52.3°F in January and 88.2°F in July, with 46.5 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Grandy, NC
Average High — January	52.3°F
Average High — July	88.2°F
Annual Precipitation	46.5"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	Grandy, NC	National Avg
Population	2,438	—
Median Age	52.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	6.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.6%	18.9%
Asian	1.8%	6.3%
Under 18	12.7%	22.2%
65 and over	22.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Duck, NC 8 mi Coinjock, NC 9 mi Southern Shores, NC 12 mi Kitty Hawk, NC 15 mi Camden, NC 17 mi

ZIP Codes in Grandy

Grandy, NC is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

27939 27965

Grandy vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grandy, NC affordable or expensive?

Grandy's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Grandy roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $260,500 and median rent is $1,146/month.

What is the crime rate in Grandy, NC?

Grandy's violent crime rate is 230.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 961.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Grandy?

Public schools in Grandy are operated by Currituck County Schools. The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.0:1. 20.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Grandy, NC a good place to live?

Grandy, NC has a population of 2,438, a median household income of $70,610, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%. 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 Grandy?

Grandy averages 52.3°F in January and 88.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.5 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Grandy?

Grandy, NC is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 27939, 27965.

What is the population of Grandy?

The population of Grandy, North Carolina is 2,438 with a median age of 52.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Grandy?

Key numbers for living in Grandy: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $260,500, median household income $70,610, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Grandy side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.