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Graham, North Carolina · ZIP 27253

Graham — ZIP 27253

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Graham (27253) scores 73/100 — Good for North Carolina. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $307K.

73OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share17%
Property crime share83%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index65/100
Avg math proficiency47%
Avg reading proficiency46%
Schools nearby11

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index48/100
Typical home value$307K
Median rent$1,482/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$307K

Median Rent

$1,482/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 14 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,152

Violent Crime

212

Property Crime

940

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Alamance County, North Carolina (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
ABSS Early College at ACC09–13247
90%
95%
River Mill AcademyKG–12780
73%
67%
Southern Alamance High09–121,148
62%
57%
Graham High09–12828
57%
42%
Alexander Wilson ElementaryPK–05609
49%
46%
Southern Alamance Middle06–08822
44%
42%
South Graham ElementaryPK–05518
37%
35%
B. Everett Jordan ElementaryKG–05338
32%
32%
Alamance Virtual School06–12203
27%
41%
North Graham ElementaryPK–05362
22%
22%
Graham Middle06–08553
19%
22%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

32,688

Median Income

$63K

Homeownership

67%

Median Age

39.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 27253 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 27253 has a school score of 65/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 27253 is approximately $307K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 27253 in Graham has an overall NeighborScore of 73/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.