Grayson, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Boyd County County
Grayson, KY
At a Glance
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)
Is Grayson a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Grayson residents earn a median household income of $28,548 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,549. The unemployment rate stands at 8.4% (133% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 36.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,796 business establishments, including 131 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Grayson is $125,600 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $172,328. Median rent is $632/month, with 33.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Grayson reports 290 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,975/100K.
Education
15.4% of adults in Grayson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 83.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grayson has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.