At a Glance
Median Income
$52,188
$21,354 per capita
Home Value
$110,300
Zillow: $435,931
Median Rent
$775/mo
13.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.4%
70.9% high school+
Unemployment
19.2%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
32.6% smoking rate
How Grayling Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Grayling's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Grayling a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Grayling residents earn a median household income of $52,188 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,354. The unemployment rate stands at 19.2% (433% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 303 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Grayling is $110,300 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. Median rent is $775/month, with 13.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Education
6.4% of adults in Grayling hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
70.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grayling has an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C).
Winters average -4°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population171
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density15/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans1.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$52,188
Per Capita$21,354
Unemployment19.2%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$837M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,054
Housing
A+
Home Value$110,300
Rent$775
Ownership78.3%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units78
Rent Burden13.5%
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking32.6%
Heart Disease9.0%
Premature Death18,066/100K
Climate
Avg Temp28°F
Rain21.5 in/yr
Elevation664 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.4%
High School+70.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute4 min
Broadband56.5%
Internet Speed4 Mbps
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Grayling was founded in 1969.
The median home in Grayling was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (348 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
455 declared natural disasters on record.