Gray Summit, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
2,847 Population 370/sq mi density
$54,883 Median Income $28,493 per capita
$140,200 Home Value $247,522 Zillow
$1,041 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$54,883 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,200 home value, $1,041/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Gray Summit, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,883
27% below
$28,493 per capita
Home Value
$140,200
50% below
Zillow: $247,522
Median Rent
$1,041/mo
10% below
28.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
52% below
83.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
24% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Gray Summit Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
73%
Home Value
50%
Rent
90%
Poverty
57%
Bachelor's
48%
Unemployment
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gray Summit a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gray Summit residents earn a median household income of $54,883 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,493. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gray Summit is $140,200 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $247,522. Median rent is $1,041/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.

Education

16.1% of adults in Gray Summit hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 83.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gray Summit has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,847
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density370/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$54,883
Per Capita$28,493
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty7.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$140,200
Rent$1,041
Ownership81.3%
Zillow$247,522
Housing Units1,056
Rent Burden28.8%

Health

Obesity39.8%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain43.3 in/yr
Elevation686 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+83.8%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute29 min
Broadband92.7%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Gray Summit was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is St Louis Lambert International (30 miles).
11.2% of the population has a disability.