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Gray CDP (Somerset County), PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Gray CDP (Somerset County) is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 348. Residents earn $86,164 per year, which is 15% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
348 Population 1,024/sq mi density
$86,164 Median Income $34,989 per capita
$110,300 Home Value
46°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$86,164 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,300 home value
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $86,164
15% higher than US avg
Home Value $110,300
61% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.7%
74% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.2%
42% lower than US avg

How Gray CDP (Somerset County) Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population348
Median Age51.0 yrs
Density1,024/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$86,164
Per Capita$34,989
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$19,388M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain56.6 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation1,834 ft (559 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute25 min
Broadband73.5%
Libraries22

Is Gray CDP (Somerset County) a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Gray CDP (Somerset County) receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Gray CDP (Somerset County) offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Gray CDP (Somerset County) is $86,164, 15% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Gray CDP (Somerset County) is $110,300, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

8.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Gray CDP (Somerset County) experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. With 271 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches, including 142.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Gray CDP (Somerset County) has a population of 348 with a density of 1,024 people per square mile. The median age is 51.0 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.6%), with 3.4% Black.

Population

348
Total Population
1,024
People / sq mi
51.0yrs
Median Age
31% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 65.2%
Female 34.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Gray CDP (Somerset County) vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Gray CDP (Somerset County) vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Gray CDP (Somerset County) is $86,164, which is 15% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Gray CDP (Somerset County) vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$86,164
15% above US avg
Per Capita Income$34,989
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087
IRS Avg AGI$80,248

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.2%
42% below US avg
Establishments (County)9,132
County GDP$19,388M

Business (County)

Restaurants780
Healthcare1,116
Retail1,146
Manufacturing486

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,108
75% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.54%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.0 min
Drive Alone82.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Gray CDP (Somerset County) is $110,300, 61% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$110,300
61% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden26.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,108
75% above US avg
Effective Rate5.54%
Gray CDP (Somerset County) has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation is 56.6 inches. The area enjoys 271 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average45.6°F
16% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall56.6 inches
49% above US avg
Snowfall142.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,834 ft (559 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density1,024/sq mi
Coordinates40.1330°N, 79.0924°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42129
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 8.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 28.4-point margin. 73.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 63.9%
D 35.4%

Winner: Republican by 28.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.7%
74% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,024/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access73.5%
Public Libraries22
Healthcare Facilities1,116
Restaurants780
Retail Stores1,146

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)32

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.0 min
Drive Alone82.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.9%

Nearby Cities

Jennerstown, PA 1,153 pop · 2.7 mi Boswell, PA 1,413 pop · 4.0 mi Somerset, PA 5,984 pop · 8.9 mi Ligonier, PA 1,562 pop · 10.9 mi Elim, PA 3,828 pop · 13.7 mi Riverside, PA 1,985 pop · 13.8 mi Ferndale, PA 1,537 pop · 14.2 mi Paint, PA 1,031 pop · 14.8 mi Westmont, PA 4,893 pop · 14.8 mi Southmont, PA 2,127 pop · 14.9 mi Belmont, PA 2,624 pop · 15.0 mi Central City, PA 1,055 pop · 15.3 mi Westwood CDP (Cambria County), PA 1,590 pop · 15.6 mi Windber, PA 3,901 pop · 15.8 mi
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