What percentage of people rent in Granite Falls, NC?
33.7% (±7.7 points) of the occupied homes in Granite Falls, NC are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 581 renting households against 1,143 that own their home.
In Granite Falls, the share of households that rent went from 30.2% in 2015–2019 to 33.7% in 2020–2024 (+3.5 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 33.7% (±7.7 points)
- Renting households
- 581 (±135)
- Median renter income
- $31,790 (±$5,972)
Who rents and who owns in Granite Falls
| Granite Falls | Caldwell County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 33.7% (±7.7 points) | 26.5% (±2.1 points) | 33.4% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 581 (±135) | 8,710 (±736) | 1,428,852 (±8,279) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 1,143 (±178) | 24,209 (±753) | 2,853,493 (±14,473) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.7 (±0.5) | 2.3 (±0.1) | 2.3 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.8 (±0.3) | 2.5 (±0.1) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $31,790 (±$5,972) | $35,595 (±$3,051) | $48,010 (±$418) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $95,764 (±$25,746) | $67,563 (±$5,411) | $88,911 (±$521) | $100,009 |
In Granite Falls, the renter share is not measurably different from Caldwell County (26.5%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (33.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (34.8%).
In Caldwell County, Granite Falls ranks 3 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 296 of 663.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Granite Falls has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 30.2% (±6.4 points) | 33.7% (±7.7 points) | +3.5 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $718 (±$85) | $905 (±$167) | +26.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $62,522 (±$12,486) | $56,917 (±$10,387) | −9.0% | Down after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Granite Falls
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Falls | — | 33.7% (±7.7 points) | — |
| Rhodhiss | 2.2 mi | 27.0% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sawmills | 3.2 mi | 31.3% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Northlakes | 3.4 mi | 16.4% (±15.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hudson | 4.9 mi | 19.0% (±8.6 points) | Lower |
| Connelly Springs | 5.0 mi | 41.2% (±14.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Icard | 5.3 mi | 23.9% (±12.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hildebran | 5.5 mi | 34.9% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Long View | 5.6 mi | 46.9% (±8.9 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hudson, NC (19.0%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Long View, NC (46.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Caldwell County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gamewell | 38.8% (±12.6 points) |
| 2 | Lenoir | 35.8% (±5.0 points) |
| 3 | Granite Falls | 33.7% (±7.7 points) |
| 4 | Sawmills | 31.3% (±8.7 points) |
| 5 | Cajah's Mountain | 24.7% (±7.2 points) |
| 6 | Hudson | 19.0% (±8.6 points) |
| 7 | Northlakes | 16.4% (±15.7 points) |
| 8 | Cedar Rock | 7.7% (±7.3 points) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Granite Falls
How many renters are there in Granite Falls?
Granite Falls has an estimated 581 (±135) renting households, 33.7% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Granite Falls?
In Granite Falls, the share of households that rent went from 30.2% in 2015–2019 to 33.7% in 2020–2024 (+3.5 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Granite Falls?
A renting household in Granite Falls has 2.7 people on average, against 2.8 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Granite Falls?
The median renting household in Granite Falls, NC has an income of $31,790 (±$5,972) a year, against $95,764 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Granite Falls town, North Carolina
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Granite Falls town, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Granite Falls town, North Carolina
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Granite Falls town, North Carolina
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Granite Falls town, North Carolina
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Granite Falls town, North Carolina (place:27420, in state:37).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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