Gray, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Jones County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
3,453 Population 870/sq mi density
$67,789 Median Income $30,221 per capita
$184,600 Home Value $276,847 Zillow
$889 Median Rent 37.1% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$67,789 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$184,600 home value, $889/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Gray, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,789
10% below
$30,221 per capita
Home Value
$184,600
35% below
Zillow: $276,847
Median Rent
$889/mo
24% below
37.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
509/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
44% below
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Gray Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
90%
Home Value
65%
Rent
76%
Poverty
36%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
86%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gray a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gray residents earn a median household income of $67,789 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,221. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 421 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gray is $184,600 , 35% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $276,847. Median rent is $889/month, with 37.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.

Safety & Crime

Gray reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 509/100K.

Education

19.0% of adults in Gray hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gray has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,453
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density870/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,789
Per Capita$30,221
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$651M
Avg Weekly Wage$901

Housing

A+
Home Value$184,600
Rent$889
Ownership78.8%
Zillow$276,847
Housing Units1,281
Rent Burden37.1%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property509/100K

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,119/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain47.9 in/yr
Elevation577 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 31%
Commute35 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Gray was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Middle Georgia Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.