At a Glance
Median Income
$37,500
$18,054 per capita
Home Value
$51,900
Zillow: $74,154
Median Rent
$658/mo
11.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
73.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
24.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
51.1%
25.1% smoking rate
How Grady Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Grady's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Grady a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Grady residents earn a median household income of $37,500 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,054. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,655 business establishments, including 119 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Grady is $51,900 , 82% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $74,154. Median rent is $658/month, with 11.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
11.9% of adults in Grady hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
73.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grady has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population262
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density89/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$37,500
Per Capita$18,054
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty24.2%
County GDP$3,461M
Avg Weekly Wage$992
Housing
A+
Home Value$51,900
Rent$658
Ownership58.3%
Zillow$74,154
Housing Units158
Rent Burden11.9%
Health
Obesity51.1%
Diabetes19.8%
Smoking25.1%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death15,931/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain50.8 in/yr
Elevation178 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+73.6%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score3.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute28 min
Broadband52.4%
Internet Speed23 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Grady was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
24.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 119 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.