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Grayson Valley, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Jefferson County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
5,882
Population
3,145/sq mi density
$60,354
Median Income
$27,370 per capita
$128,800
Home Value
$172,553 Zillow
$1,158
Median Rent
26.4% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
468
Violent Crime/100K
3,253 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$60,354 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,800 home value, $1,158/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
468 violent crimes/100K (23% above avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Parks & Recreation in Grayson Valley (11)
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument
National Monument
In 1963, images of snarling police dogs unleashed against non-violent protesters and of children being sprayed with high-pressure hoses appeared in print and television news around the world. These dramatic scenes of violent police aggression against civil rights protesters in Birmingham, Alabama we...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Museum Exhibits
Weather: Temperatures can soar to extremes of heat and humidity in the summer and fall to damp, wet, cold in the winter. Visitors should dress in comfortable clothing during the summer season, wear comfortable...
Buck's Pocket State Park
State Park
669 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Cathedral Caverns State Park
State Park
489 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Cheaha State Park
State Park
2,062 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Freedom Riders National Monument
National Monument
In 1961, a small interracial band of “Freedom Riders” challenged discriminatory laws requiring separation of the races in interstate travel. They were attacked by white segregationists, who firebombed the bus. Images of the attack appeared in hundreds of newspapers, shocking the American public and ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits
Weather: Temperatures can soar to extremes of heat and humidity in the summer and fall to a damp, wet, cold in the winter. During the summer season visitors should dress in light, comfortable clothing, wear co...
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park
National Military Park
On March 27, 1814, Major General Andrew Jackson ‘s army of 3,300 men attacked Chief Menawa’s 1,000 Red Stick Creek warriors fortified in a horseshoe shaped bend of the Tallapoosa River. Over 800 Red Sticks died that day. This battle ended the Creek War, resulted in a land cession of 23,000,000 acres...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Craft Demonstrations, Cultural Demonstrations, Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Road Biking, Boating, Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Food, Picnicking, Guide...
Weather: Summers can be extremely hot and humid and winters can be damp, wet, and cold, with occasional hard freezes. During the summer season visitors should dress in light, comfortable clothing, wear comfort...
Hurricane Creek Park
State Park
65 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake Guntersville State Park
State Park
5,553 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Oak Mountain State Park
State Park
8,857 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Rickwood Caverns State Park
State Park
386 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Wind Creek State Park
State Park
1,378 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0