At a Glance
Median Income
$55,250
$24,614 per capita
Home Value
$108,800
Zillow: $157,212
Median Rent
$867/mo
28.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
19.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
20.3% 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
3.1 / 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 $55,250 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,614. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% 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 $157,212. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population568
Median Age27.9 yrs
Density447/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$55,250
Per Capita$24,614
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty19.7%
County GDP$249M
Avg Weekly Wage$802
Housing
A+
Home Value$108,800
Rent$867
Ownership61.1%
Zillow$157,212
Housing Units256
Rent Burden28.6%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death13,531/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain59.3 in/yr
Elevation156 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute33 min
Broadband72.9%
Internet Speed56 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Grayson was built in 1987.
15.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Monroe Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.525 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.