Gray Court, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Laurens County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
731 Population 387/sq mi density
$64,286 Median Income $28,427 per capita
$168,800 Home Value $232,466 Zillow
$883 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$64,286 median income, 11.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$168,800 home value, $883/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Gray Court, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,286
14% below
$28,427 per capita
Home Value
$168,800
40% below
Zillow: $232,466
Median Rent
$883/mo
24% below
31.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
61% below
76.6% high school+
Unemployment
11.0%
206% above
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Gray Court Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Gray Court's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
86%
Home Value
60%
Rent
76%
Poverty
81%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
306%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gray Court a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gray Court residents earn a median household income of $64,286 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,427. The unemployment rate stands at 11.0% (206% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,049 business establishments, including 93 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gray Court is $168,800 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,466. Median rent is $883/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.

Education

13.3% of adults in Gray Court hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 76.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gray Court has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population731
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density387/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born6.7%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$64,286
Per Capita$28,427
Unemployment11.0%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$2,914M
Avg Weekly Wage$992

Housing

A+
Home Value$168,800
Rent$883
Ownership78.8%
Zillow$232,466
Housing Units364
Rent Burden31.3%

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death13,904/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain50.2 in/yr
Elevation796 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+76.6%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute24 min
Broadband82.8%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Gray Court was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Greenville Spartanburg International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.