At a Glance
Median Income
$60,354
$27,370 per capita
Home Value
$128,800
Zillow: $174,914
Median Rent
$1,158/mo
26.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.7%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
24.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
13.8% smoking rate
How Grayson Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Grayson Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Grayson Valley a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Grayson Valley residents earn a median household income of $60,354 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,370. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 22,923 business establishments, including 1,550 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Grayson Valley is $128,800 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $174,914. Median rent is $1,158/month, with 26.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Education
33.7% of adults in Grayson Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(0% below the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grayson Valley has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 57.
Data Overview
People
Population5,882
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density3,145/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$60,354
Per Capita$27,370
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty24.4%
County GDP$65,539M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,376
Housing
A+
Home Value$128,800
Rent$1,158
Ownership72.5%
Zillow$174,914
Housing Units2,772
Rent Burden26.4%
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death13,164/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain56.6 in/yr
AQI57 (Moderate)
Elevation932 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.7%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+12.0%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute27 min
Broadband97.9%
Internet Speed187 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries40
Did You Know?
The median home in Grayson Valley was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 187 Mbps.
There are 1,550 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 94 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.