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Granite Falls, NC

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Population
4,964
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,195 ft
Median Home Value
$202,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$905/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$56,917
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in North CarolinaPopulation rankingHighest population places in North CarolinaNearest larger communityHickory, North Carolina7.1 miles away · 45,975 residents.

About Granite Falls

Granite Falls is a town in Caldwell County, North Carolina, operating within the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton metropolitan area. Situated on a ridge near Lake Rhodhiss and named for the splashing waters over the granite boulders of Gunpowder Creek, the community of approximately 4,929 is served by the Caldwell County Schools district for public primary and secondary education.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingOutskirts FitA+99.4ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA96.9rating

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