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Grayson, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Caldwell Parish County
Grayson, LA
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 $55,250 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,614. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 231 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Grayson is $108,800 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $154,139. Median rent is $867/month, with 28.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Grayson reports 89 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
11.7% of adults in Grayson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grayson has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.