At a Glance
Median Income
$28,548
$19,549 per capita
Home Value
$125,600
Zillow: $172,728
Median Rent
$632/mo
33.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
127/100K
1,861/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
83.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
36.9% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 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?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 4.0% (11% 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 $172,728. 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 127 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,861/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population3,820
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density1,374/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
C
Median Income$28,548
Per Capita$19,549
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty36.9%
County GDP$3,758M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,139
Housing
A
Home Value$125,600
Rent$632
Ownership42.3%
Zillow$172,728
Housing Units1,804
Rent Burden33.5%
Crime
F
Violent127/100K
Property1,861/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault51/100K
Burglary382/100K
Health
Obesity31.0%
Premature Death13,628/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation577 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+83.2%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute24 min
Broadband74.7%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Grayson was founded in 1844.
The median home in Grayson was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 131 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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