RANK #249 / 996 · POP 61,161 · NC
PROJECTED GROWTH: +1.8%
Granville County, North Carolina, offers a blend of rural character and accessibility to urban centers. Oxford, the county seat, holds historical significance as the home of John Penn, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Located north of the Raleigh-Durham and Research Triangle Park areas, the county provides access to I-85, connecting residents to major interstates like I-40 and I-95. The community maintains a small-town atmosphere, with outdoor recreation opportunities including five lakes for boating and fishing, and an 80-acre athletic park with walking trails and various sports facilities.
Life in Granville County often involves a commute for those working in nearby cities, with an average one-way travel time of just over 30 minutes. The public school system serves approximately 6,600 students across 15 schools, including Granville Early College High School, which consistently ranks among the top schools in the state. The economy, historically rooted in tobacco, has diversified to include manufacturing, with companies producing cosmetics, tires, and clothing. Recent economic developments include a German company selecting Butner for its first U.S. expansion and grants for infrastructure improvements at Triangle North.
Above national median
Prices declining
Below-average climate & terrain
Above national median (13x)
Housing looks undervalued at 3.4x — home prices are low relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
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Community Solar Portfolio (multiple projects)
Various (SRE Utility Solar 1, Cypress Creek Renewables, Southern Power Co., Beam Renewable Energy)
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$50M | Operating |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
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Granville County has a Boom Town Index score of 75/100, ranking #249 among 996 U.S. counties. With a median household income of $68,079, it's an above-average county on economic indicators.
The median home value in Granville County is $208,600 with median rent at $937/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.3264, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +0.5% year-over-year. Job growth: 0.0%. Home values changed -0.3% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 5.83% of Granville County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.