At a Glance
Median Income
$87,961
$25,424 per capita
Home Value
$439,300
Zillow: $504,391
Median Rent
$1,690/mo
31.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.9%
62.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
11.0% smoking rate
How Grayson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Grayson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Grayson a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Grayson residents earn a median household income of $87,961 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,424. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17,952 business establishments, including 1,051 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Grayson is $439,300 , 56% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $504,391. Median rent is $1,690/month, with 31.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Education
8.9% of adults in Grayson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
62.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grayson has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 53.
Data Overview
People
Population1,164
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density6,467/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born43.2%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$87,961
Per Capita$25,424
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$32,065M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,227
Housing
B+
Home Value$439,300
Rent$1,690
Ownership56.8%
Zillow$504,391
Housing Units461
Rent Burden31.9%
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,309/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain12.3 in/yr
AQI53 (Moderate)
Elevation54 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+62.5%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 43%
Commute49 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Grayson was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Merced Yosemite Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
43.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
There are 1,051 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 78 fatal vehicle crashes.