Grandfather, NC
Living in Grandfather
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute95
Public Transit1
Affordability1
Public Safety100
Airports51
Hospitals56
Colleges19
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools63
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
68Population-50 (2010–19)
66 y Median Age-4 (2010–19)
92%College-Educated-5% (2010–19)
93%Family Households+22% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years3%
15 to 34 years10%
35 to 54 years10%
55 to 74 years65%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
High school graduate2%
Some College7%
Bachelor's degree46%
Graduate degree46%
Households
Family household93%
Householder living alone7%
Economy
$250k+Median Household Income+$128k (2010–19)
100%Above Poverty
18 mi Average Commute
96%Lived Here Last Year+10% (2010–19)
Household Income
$25K to $49K3%
$50K to $74K7%
$75K to $99K7%
$125K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K or more52%
Employers
Private sector70%
Self-employed20%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Mgt, science, and arts65%
Sales and office30%
Commute
Car, truck, or van85%
Worked at home15%
Housing
$844kMedian Home Value+$154k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
6%Owner-Occupied-11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198928%
Built 1970 to 197947%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%
Home Value
$400K to $499K17%
$500K to $749K28%
$750K to $999K14%
$1M to $1.49M14%
$1.5M to $1.99M24%
$2M or more3%
House Heating Type
Electricity55%
LP gas34%
Utility gas10%
Crime
Violent Crime in Grandfather
United States45
North Carolina20
Avery County2
Property Crime in Grandfather
United States48
North Carolina30
Avery County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (24%)(74%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump76%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 4 | 5 |
| Feb | 34 | 4 | 5 |
| Mar | 41 | 5 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Grandfather
Inland Flooding82
Tornado16
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Grandfather, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Grandfather, NC
Rainbow Christian Academy
6 miles, NW
Grace Academy
13 miles, NE
Mountain Pathways School
14 miles, NE
Bethel Christian Academy
14 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Grandfather, NC
Lees-McRae College
5 miles, N
Appalachian State University
12 miles, NE
Milligan University
29 miles, NW
East Tennessee State University
32 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Grandfather, NC
Charles a Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital
3 miles, SW
Watauga Medical Center
13 miles, NE
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
18 miles, SW
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
22 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Grandfather, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
41 miles, NW
Asheville Regional Airport
60 miles, SW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
79 miles, SE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
86 miles, S