Grifton is a small town of 2,676 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $34,609
and a 15.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Grifton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Grifton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Grifton 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: 91.6
Grifton's overall cost of living index is 91.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Grifton costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Grifton, NC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$99,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$650
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
38.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$34,609
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Grifton's violent crime rate is 240.5 per 100,000 residents
— 37% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
240.5 /100k
Property Crime
681.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Grifton is served primarily by Pitt County Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Grifton, NC
National Avg
School District
Pitt County Schools
—
Elementary Schools
23
—
Middle Schools
7
—
High Schools
8
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Grifton sees average highs of 56.1°F in January
and 90.6°F in July,
with 52.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.7 inches of snow per year.
Grifton's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Grifton roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $99,200 and median rent is $650/month.
Grifton's violent crime rate is 240.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 681.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Grifton are operated by Pitt County Schools.
The district has 23 elementary, 7 middle, and 8 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 8.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Grifton, NC has a population of 2,676, a median household income of $34,609, and an unemployment rate of 15.7%.
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.
Grifton averages 56.1°F in January and 90.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.9 inches
with about 0.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Grifton, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 28530.
The population of Grifton, North Carolina is 2,676 with a median age of 35.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Grifton: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $99,200, median household income $34,609, crime index 51 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Grifton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
