At a Glance
Median Income
$37,328
$36,548 per capita
Home Value
$216,900
Zillow: $283,343
Bachelor's Degree+
24.8%
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
19.5%
19.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
15.3% smoking rate
How Grayland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Grayland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Grayland a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Grayland residents earn a median household income of $37,328 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,548. The unemployment rate stands at 19.5% (442% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,854 business establishments, including 246 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Grayland is $216,900 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $283,343. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
24.8% of adults in Grayland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grayland has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 75.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 20.
Data Overview
People
Population685
Median Age62.7 yrs
Density100/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
D
Median Income$37,328
Per Capita$36,548
Unemployment19.5%
Poverty19.0%
County GDP$3,829M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,092
Housing
B
Home Value$216,900
Rent
Ownership80.1%
Zillow$283,343
Housing Units919
Rent Burden28.2%
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,513/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain75.2 in/yr
AQI20 (Good)
Elevation14 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.8%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+13.2%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute18 min
Broadband60.0%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Grayland was built in 1974.
24.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Astoria Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 100 Mbps.
There are 246 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.