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Cost of living in Granville County, NC

Estimated monthly cost
$3,256/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 61,439 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,204 37%
Federal tax $525 16%
Healthcare $480 15%
Groceries $327 10%
Transport $320 10%
Energy $187 6%
State tax $158 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Granville County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,140
per month
1 bedroom
$1,204
per month
2 bedroom
$1,333
per month
3 bedroom
$1,745
per month
4 bedroom
$1,888
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Granville County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$70,975
per year
Individual earnings
$42,156
per year
Per capita
$33,166
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Granville County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$235,700
Annual property tax
$1,694

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Granville County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$147
per month · 14¢/kWh
Natural gas
$40
per month
Annual total
$2,244
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Granville County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
10.1%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Granville County

State and local tax rates for North Carolina.

State income tax
4.5%
Flat rate
State sales tax
4.8%
Combined sales tax
7.0%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Granville County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
30.6 min
Drive alone
80.1%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
11.2%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Granville County

What it costs to live in Granville County each month.

Single person
$3,256
per month
  • Rent $1,204
  • Energy $187
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $327
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $525
  • State tax $158
Couple
$4,546
per month
  • Rent $1,333
  • Energy $224
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $542
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $832
  • State tax $266
Family
$7,090
per month
  • Rent $1,745
  • Energy $280
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $822
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $832
  • State tax $266

Frequently asked questions about Granville County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Granville County?

In Granville County, NC, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,204 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,333 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,745 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Granville County?

In Granville County, NC, the average household income is $70,975 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $42,156 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Granville County?

The estimated cost of living in Granville County, NC is approximately $3,256 per month for a single person, $4,546 for a couple, $7,090 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Granville County?

The combined sales tax rate in Granville County, NC is 7.00%, which includes the North Carolina state rate of 4.75% plus an average local rate of 2.25%.

Is Granville County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Granville County, NC would need approximately $3,256 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $70,975 per year ($5,915 per month). Granville County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Granville County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Granville County, NC is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 10.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Granville County?

The average home value in Granville County, NC is $235,700, with average annual property taxes of $1,694, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Granville County compare to other areas?

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources