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Stem, NC

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Population
1,023
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
473 ft
Median Home Value
$240,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$925/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$95,625
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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OverallBest places in North CarolinaPopulation rankingHighest population places in North CarolinaNearest larger communityDurham, North Carolina18 miles away · 305,561 residents.

About Stem

Stem is a quiet, friendly crossroads in Granville County with fewer than a thousand residents. The community grew around a railroad line in the late 1800s and took its name from a local shopkeeper, William Stem. Today, it offers a peaceful rural setting right along the I-85 corridor. You are tucked neatly between Creedmoor, Oxford, and Butner, which puts work and dining in Durham just a short commute away.

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Daily life moves at a relaxed pace, with scenic country roads, quiet residential streets, and a close-knit neighborhood feel. Families send their kids to Granville County public schools, including Butner-Stem Elementary and Granville Central. Locals also love their small-town heritage, often pointing to historic Victorian houses downtown or trading tales about an old legend where the 1936 high school basketball team supposedly upset UNC. It is a great spot for anyone looking for space, peace and quiet, and an easy drive to the Triangle.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0ratingRegional Two-Party Electoral BalanceA95.8rating

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