Stony Point is a small town of 1,494 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $68,371
.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Stony Point stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Stony Point is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Stony Point 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: 89.2
Stony Point's overall cost of living index is 89.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Stony Point costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Stony Point, NC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$165,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
97.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$68,371
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Stony Point's violent crime rate is 186.7 per 100,000 residents
— 51% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
186.7 /100k
Property Crime
1010.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Stony Point is served primarily by Alexander County Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.6:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Stony Point, NC
National Avg
School District
Alexander County Schools
—
Elementary Schools
7
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Stony Point sees average highs of 48.7°F in January
and 87.2°F in July,
with 52.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 3.8 inches of snow per year.
Stony Point's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Stony Point roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $165,700 and median rent is N/A/month.
Stony Point's violent crime rate is 186.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1010.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Stony Point are operated by Alexander County Schools.
The district has 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.6:1. 16.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Stony Point, NC has a population of 1,494, a median household income of $68,371, 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.
Stony Point averages 48.7°F in January and 87.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.6 inches
with about 3.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Stony Point, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 28678.
The population of Stony Point, North Carolina is 1,494 with a median age of 44.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Stony Point: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $165,700, median household income $68,371, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Stony Point side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.