Grays Prairie, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Kaufman County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
378 Population 310/sq mi density
$118,750 Median Income $53,742 per capita
$291,700 Home Value $335,854 Zillow
$675 Median Rent 21.3% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$118,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$291,700 home value, $675/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Grays Prairie, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$118,750
58% above
$53,742 per capita
Home Value
$291,700
3% above
Zillow: $335,854
Median Rent
$675/mo
42% below
21.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
40% below
80.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
8% above
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How Grays Prairie Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
158%
Home Value
103%
Rent
58%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Grays Prairie a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Grays Prairie residents earn a median household income of $118,750 , which is 58% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,742. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,668 business establishments, including 225 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Grays Prairie is $291,700 , 3% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $335,854. Median rent is $675/month, with 21.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.

Education

20.3% of adults in Grays Prairie hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 80.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Grays Prairie has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.

Data Overview

People

Population378
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density310/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$118,750
Per Capita$53,742
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$6,967M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,076

Housing

A+
Home Value$291,700
Rent$675
Ownership92.9%
Zillow$335,854
Housing Units129
Rent Burden21.3%

Health

Obesity34.7%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,809/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation450 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+80.8%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 36%
Commute56 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed66 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Grays Prairie was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Dallas Love Field (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.393 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 225 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.