At a Glance
Median Income
$125,704
$34,542 per capita
Home Value
$457,000
Zillow: $425,894
Median Rent
$2,294/mo
27.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
175/100K
3,583/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.2%
84.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
10.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
304 sunny days/yr
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+
3.6 / 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 $125,704 , which is 67% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,542. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,366 business establishments, including 136 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Grayson is $457,000 , 62% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $425,894. Median rent is $2,294/month, with 27.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2011.
Safety & Crime
Grayson reports 175 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,583/100K.
Education
33.2% of adults in Grayson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
84.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grayson has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population4,699
Median Age31.1 yrs
Density1,926/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$125,704
Per Capita$34,542
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$4,338M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043
Housing
A+
Home Value$457,000
Rent$2,294
Ownership89.9%
Zillow$425,894
Housing Units1,209
Rent Burden27.4%
Crime
F
Violent175/100K
Property3,583/100K
Health
Obesity33.1%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death9,791/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain50.9 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,082 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.2%
High School+84.1%
Graduate+20.2%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 27%
Commute29 min
Broadband96.9%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Grayson was founded in 1879.
The median home in Grayson was built in 2011.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 136 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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