The Town FilesStony Point, North Carolina
Community in Alexander County · population 1,146 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $171,800
- Household income
- $73,209
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 53.5
Stony Point is a community of 1,146 people in Alexander County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $171,800, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). It ranks better for families than 84% of North Carolina towns, quieter than 78% of North Carolina towns, easier by car than 75% of North Carolina towns.
How Stony Point 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 Stony Point is worth $171,800, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $73,209, which is more affordable than 94% of North Carolina towns. 89.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Stony Point | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $171,800 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | — | $969 |
| Median household income | $73,209 | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 89.4% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 1964 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Stony Point
| People | Stony Point | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53.5 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 34.0% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 19.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.3% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.7% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 8.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.8% | — |
| Work from home | 3.5% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | 32.2 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.3% | 89.5% |
Weather in Stony Point
July highs average 87.2°F and January lows 29.2°F. About 52.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.8 inches of snow (typical North Carolina town: 2.2 in). Expect about 29 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 67 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stony Point since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical North Carolina town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on May 26, 2022 about 8.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 5 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on January 9, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 39 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on March 1, 2017.
Severe weather in Alexander County since 1996
Alexander County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 28, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4827: Tropical Storm Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
| March 3, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4588: Tropical Storm Eta |
Jobs and pay in Alexander County
Alexander County had 8,510 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,164 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Stony Point itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Stony Point
1 public school with 207 students, about 14.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Point Elementary | PK-5 | 207 | 14.8 |
Towns near Stony Point
- Hiddenite, NC3.4 mi · 507 people · home —
- Taylorsville, NC8.1 mi · 2,320 people · home $237,300
- Catawba, NC11.2 mi · 702 people · home $163,000
- Statesville, NC11.3 mi · 28,419 people · home $248,000
- Claremont, NC12.6 mi · 1,692 people · home $255,300
- Conover, NC14.3 mi · 8,421 people · home $271,300
- St. Stephens, NC14.7 mi · 8,852 people · home $213,300
- Bethlehem, NC14.8 mi · 4,491 people · home $327,000
Stony Point questions
Is Stony Point, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Stony Point scores better for retirees than 31% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 78%. 34.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 53.5).
How much does a house cost in Stony Point?
The median owner-occupied home in Stony Point is valued at $171,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $73,209, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Stony Point?
July highs average 87.2°F and January lows 29.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.6 inches of precipitation a year and 3.8 inches of snow.
Does Stony Point get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stony Point since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on May 26, 2022. 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)