Apartments for rent in Granite Falls, NC

The small town of Granite Falls, North Carolina is home to just over 4,000 residents. Retirees account for a greater percentage of the population (21%) here than nationally (14%), while young professionals are less well-represented. Overall, the town's population, at an average age of just under 43, is older than most cities in North Carolina. Home ownership is more common than renting in the area, and 30% of residents rent. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the town boasts a relatively low average rent of $707 per month. Over the course of a year, renters in Granite Falls will save around $2,700 compared to the state average.

Compared to the national average (5%), Granite Falls has a relatively high concentration of residents over the age of 25 who have an Associate's degree (7%). In addition, 9% have a Bachelor's degree and 6% possess a Master's degree or Doctorate. If you're looking for a number of career options, Granite Falls has you covered. The four most common industries are manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and entertainment. Together, these industries account for 34% of the labor force in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many workers in these industries are in sales, as 10% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any field. Granite Falls workers take home an average annual income of just over $55,000, about $12,000 less than the average North Carolina resident. The town's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345).

Granite Falls residents have an average commute of about 24 minutes. Many residents (45%) drive their car or truck to work, while public transit is not used much. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.