The Town FilesGrandy, North Carolina
Community in Currituck County · population 2,776 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $306,000
- Household income
- $62,847
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 51.8
Grandy is a community of 2,776 people in Currituck County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $306,000, above the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). It ranks more seaside character than 98% of North Carolina towns, quieter than 95% of North Carolina towns, better for a vacation home than 90% of North Carolina towns.
How Grandy ranks
Percentile among North Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of North Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Grandy is worth $306,000, above the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). Homes cost about 4.9 times the median household income of $62,847, which is more affordable than 18% of North Carolina towns. Median rent is $1,122 a month. 72.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Grandy | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $306,000 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $1,122 | $969 |
| Median household income | $62,847 | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.9× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 72.9% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 1995 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 11.0% | — |
Who lives in Grandy
| People | Grandy | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.8 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.3% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 14.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.6% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.9% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 14.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.0% | — |
| Work from home | 11.5% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | 24.4 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.4% | 89.5% |
Weather in Grandy
July highs average 88.2°F and January lows 33.1°F. About 46.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.5 inches of snow (typical North Carolina town: 2.2 in). Expect about 35 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 50 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Grandy since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical North Carolina town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on April 16, 2011 about 9.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 1, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 6 times; the largest was 1.50 inches on May 15, 2025.
Severe weather in Currituck County since 1996
Currituck County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
| August 2, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3534: Hurricane Isaias |
Jobs and pay in Currituck County
Currituck County had 7,450 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,407 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Grandy itself the ACS puts it at 0.9%.
Public schools in Grandy
2 public schools with 511 students, about 13.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| W T Griggs Elementary | PK-5 | 262 | 13.1 |
| Jarvisburg Elementary | K-5 | 249 | 14.6 |
Towns near Grandy
- Southern Shores, NC11.6 mi · 3,090 people · home $712,300
- Kitty Hawk, NC14.6 mi · 3,689 people · home $535,000
- Kill Devil Hills, NC19.0 mi · 7,656 people · home $442,200
- Elizabeth City, NC20.4 mi · 18,631 people · home $187,700
- Nags Head, NC24.4 mi · 3,168 people · home $490,800
- Moyock, NC24.6 mi · 5,154 people · home $405,100
Grandy questions
Is Grandy, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Grandy scores better for retirees than 66% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 95%. 27.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 51.8).
How much does a house cost in Grandy?
The median owner-occupied home in Grandy is valued at $306,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $62,847, so homes cost about 4.9 times income. Median rent is $1,122 a month.
What is the weather like in Grandy?
July highs average 88.2°F and January lows 33.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.5 inches of snow.
Does Grandy get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Grandy since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on April 16, 2011. The typical North Carolina town has had 13.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)