Gray, ME

Maine · Metropolitan Area

Gray is a small town in Maine with a population of 810. Residents earn $125,838 per year, which is 67% above the national average.

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
810 Population 276/sq mi density
$125,838 Median Income $64,475 per capita
$312,000 Home Value $495,234 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
46°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$125,838 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$312,000 home value
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $125,838
67% higher than US avg
Home Value $312,000
11% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 38.7%
15% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population810
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density276/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

A+
Median Income$125,838
Per Capita$64,475
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$34,616M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$312,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$495,234

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.7%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
AQI34 (Good)
Rain50.1 in/yr
Elevation335 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+38.7%
High School+94.8%
School Score5.64

Community

2024 VoteR 31% / D 67%
Commute26 min
EV Stations2
Libraries35

Is Gray a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Gray receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Gray stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Gray is $125,838, which is significantly higher than the national average — 67% above $75,149. This places Gray among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Gray is $312,000, 11% above the national median. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 38.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Gray experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches, including 84.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Gray has a population of 810 with a density of 276 people per square mile. The median age is 34.0 years, 13% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.5%), with 3.5% Black.

Population

810
Total Population
276
People / sq mi
34.0yrs
Median Age
13% below US avg
2.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.5%
Female 56.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Gray vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.5%
18% above US avg
Spanish7.5%
44% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Gray vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Gray is $125,838, which is 67% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Gray vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$125,838
67% above US avg
Per Capita Income$64,475
Avg Weekly Wage$1,372
IRS Avg AGI$101,946

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)18,210
County GDP$34,616M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,133
Healthcare1,504
Retail1,447
Manufacturing417

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,839
124% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.51%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.6 min
Work from Home6.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Gray is $312,000, 11% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $495,234.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$312,000
11% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$495,234
Median List Price$473,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$473,500
$/Sq Ft$311
Homes Sold4
Sale-to-List Ratio101.1%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory4

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,108
1 Bedroom$1,186
2 Bedrooms$1,497
3 Bedrooms$1,951
4 Bedrooms$2,190

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied47.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,839
124% above US avg
Effective Rate2.51%
In Gray, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 26.7% report depression. 15.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Gray vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes7.1%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure27.2%
Asthma12.0%
COPD5.1%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.3%
Physical Inactivity15.7%
Depression26.7%
Mental Distress18.1%
Physical Distress11.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.5%
Checkup Rate77.2%
Premature Death6,232/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access85.2%
Healthcare Facilities1,504

Crime Rates: Gray vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Gray has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 50.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.3°F
14% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall50.1 inches
32% above US avg
Snowfall84.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation335 ft (102 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²)
Population Density276/sq mi
Coordinates43.8864°N, 70.3241°W
County FIPS23005
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 38.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 36.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 30.6%
D 66.9%

Winner: Democrat by 36.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+38.7%
15% above US avg
High School+94.8%
School Test Score5.64
A Education Grade (4.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density276/sq mi
Total Area2.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries35
Healthcare Facilities1,504
Restaurants1,133
Retail Stores1,447

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.6 min
Work from Home6.8%

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