Mayworth School · National Register of Historic Places
Cramerton’s story
120 years in pictures
1 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1906Cramerton is settled
CramertonNC
A town of 5,450, settled in 1906. Nearly 5.8% of it is conserved land.
Population
5,450
+27.2% since 2010
Typical home
$307K
−0.8% in a year
Household income
$82K
median
Median age
34.0
years
Jobs based here
1,230
A commuter town
What makes Cramerton stand out
The 3 things Cramerton does most differently from other towns.
Outdoors
#12 most trails in NC
8.6 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
5.8% of the town is conserved land.
B−School Grade
Schools
#22 for schools in NC
of 252 towns
School Grade B−.
100 U.S. towns● Cramerton
Health
Healthier than 77%
of U.S. towns on CDC estimates
Better than NC on 10 measures, worse on 0.
A growing town
Cramerton has grown 27.2% since 2010
4,165 people in 2010; 5,450 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Cramerton’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Cramerton. Another town gets a different order.
Outdoors
5.8% of Cramerton is conserved land
8.6 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves.
#12for trails in NC
5.8%
conserved · 182 of 3,154 acres
8.6 mi
of trails · 1.8 per sq mi
#91
most conserved land in NC
#123
most walkable in NC
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Central Park | 1.2 mi | 7 |
| 2. Goat Island Park | 0.2 mi | 43 |
| 3. Riverside Park | — | 39 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Schools
Cramerton’s public schools outperform 49% of North Carolina districts
The public schools Cramerton’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 51% of North Carolina’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
B−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cramerton Middle | 6–8 | 959 | A |
| Stuart W Cramer High | 9–12 | 953 | A |
| Cramerton Christian Academy Private | K–12 | 436 |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within NC on state tests and graduationAll 3 schools →
Health
Healthier than 77% of U.S. towns
Cramerton beats the North Carolina average on 10 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
A−Health Grade
32 measures vs. North Carolina
10 better22 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Cramerton | NC |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 11.4% | 15.2% |
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 10.5% | 13.9% |
Caromont Regional Medical Center
4.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
76th
percentile among NC towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Cramerton
Most working residents leave Cramerton for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Charlotte (41%), Gastonia (14%) and Belmont (4%). Half commute less than 13 miles.
2%work in town
Where working residents work
In Cramerton2%
Charlotte41%
Gastonia14%
Belmont4%
Raleigh1%
13 mi
median commute distance
1,230
jobs based in Cramerton
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Cramerton has mild winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 31°, and about 4 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
4″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter32–54°
Spring48–72°
Summer67–88°
Fall50–73°
Nov 3
typical first frost
Mar 30
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Safety
Crime reported in Cramerton
Cramerton's reported crime rate is below North Carolina's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 6 violent crimes were reported in 2024.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Cramerton1.1
North Carolina3.8
U.S.3.6
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Cramerton12.4
North Carolina20.1
U.S.17.7
6
violent crimes reported in 2024
69
property crimes reported in 2024
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Housing
A typical Cramerton home is worth about $307K
The typical Cramerton home is worth about $307,000, down 0.8% in a year, 8% below the North Carolina typical home.
$307KZillow home value
Typical home value
Cramerton$307K
North Carolina$335K
Market temperature
25
days on market
99.9%
sale-to-list price
−0.8%
value change, 1 year
15
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 48% of U.S. communities.
48risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoes
6
paid flood claims since 2013
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Get outside
9 miles of trails in Cramerton
5.8% of the town is conserved land, across 5 parks and preserves.
Trails © OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
About Cramerton
Town in North Carolina, United States
Cramerton is a small town in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States. It is a suburb of Charlotte and located east of Gastonia. As of the 2020 census, Cramerton had a population of 5,296. A well-known feature is the Cramer Mountain gated development, featuring homes around an 18-hole golf course at Cramer Mountain Country Club.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1906
- Population
- 5,296
- Area
- 4.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 620 ft
- ZIP code
- 28032
- Area code
- 704
Cramerton’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Cramerton.
McAdenvilleBelmontGastoniaCramerton