At a Glance
Median Income
$36,844
$19,721 per capita
Home Value
$97,200
Zillow: $263,761
Median Rent
$837/mo
33.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
58/100K
465/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.4%
59.2% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
31.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
50.4%
21.3% smoking rate
How Gregory Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gregory's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gregory a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gregory residents earn a median household income of $36,844 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,721. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,568 business establishments, including 982 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gregory is $97,200 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $263,761. Median rent is $837/month, with 33.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Gregory reports 58 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 465/100K.
Education
2.4% of adults in Gregory hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(93% below the national average).
59.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gregory has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population2,081
Median Age29.7 yrs
Density1,360/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born6.5%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
D
Median Income$36,844
Per Capita$19,721
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty31.6%
County GDP$27,852M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,163
Housing
A+
Home Value$97,200
Rent$837
Ownership63.0%
Zillow$263,761
Housing Units730
Rent Burden33.0%
Crime
F
Violent58/100K
Property465/100K
Health
Obesity50.4%
Diabetes22.5%
Smoking21.3%
Heart Disease8.7%
Premature Death10,927/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Rain31.7 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation31 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.4%
High School+59.2%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute17 min
Broadband64.6%
Internet Speed234 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Gregory was founded in 1886.
The median home in Gregory was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Corpus Christi International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
21.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 234 Mbps.
There are 982 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.