Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
19%
Graham
Graham, NC Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,137
Population
19,236
Renter Mix
46% Rent
Small-town allure with a charming city center
Peaceful
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Convenient
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Historic
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Breweries
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Local Business
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Set directly between Greensboro and Durham just south of Burlington, Graham is a classically Southern city in the upper reaches of North Carolina. Founded in the mid-1800s, Graham has an attractive Main Street district full of historic buildings and local businesses.
If you’re looking for an apartment or home in Graham, there’s plenty of modern communities north and south of I-40. Living in Graham provides access to the highly-rated schools in the Alamance-Burlington School System and Alamance Community College. The nearby Interstate will ferry you to either of the major cities to the east and west in 30 minutes.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$50,372
Average: $62,963
Education
3,755
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,439
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Graham has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Graham, NC is $899 for a studio, $1,135 for one bedroom, $1,246 for two bedrooms, and $1,600 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Graham has increased by 3.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,135/month
703 Sq Ft
House
$1,670/month
1,438 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Graham, NC is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-12
771 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
620 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
480 Students
Public
Grades K-5
353 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
374 Students
Public
Grades K-12
771 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
685 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
587 Students
Alamance-Burlington Early College
Public
Grades 9-12
221 Students
Public
Grades K-12
771 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,360 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
913 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Three College Observatory
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Piedmont Triad International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.