Living in Grayson Valley, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Grayson Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Grayson Valley has 6,077 residents with a median age of 34.6. The median household income is $64,597 (about the same as the Alabama median), the median home value is $148,400, the median rent is $1,312/month.
Grayson Valley at a glance
- Population
- 6,077
- Median age
- 34.6State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $64,597State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $148,400State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $1,312/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 68.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.6%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Grayson Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Alabama median; home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 20.4%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Grayson Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Grayson Valley the median home value is $148,400, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,312 per month, which is 31.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,060 a month in housing costs.
Grayson Valley median household income
The median household income in Grayson Valley is $64,597 and the income per person is $29,874. 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Grayson Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,773
- Owner-occupied
- 68.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.8%
- Vacant
- 7.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.37
Grayson Valley demographics
- Population
- 6,077
- Median age
- 34.6
- Under 18
- 24.1%
- 65 and older
- 11.4%
- Households
- 2,568
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 2.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Grayson Valley ›
Education in Grayson Valley
32.6% of adults 25 and older in Grayson Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 6.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Grayson Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 12.6%
- Drive alone
- 81.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 97%
Grayson Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson Valley | 6,077 | $64,597 | $148,400 | $1,312 |
| Center Point | 15,914 | $56,417 | $151,700 | $1,218 |
| Clay | 10,273 | $81,920 | $220,600 | $2,240 |
| Pinson | 7,832 | $76,410 | $212,000 | $1,509 |
| Trussville | 26,673 | $123,275 | $370,300 | $1,711 |
| Irondale | 13,464 | $72,343 | $255,800 | $1,320 |
| Leeds | 12,028 | $69,737 | $224,600 | $1,058 |
| Tarrant | 5,925 | $42,070 | $120,100 | $985 |
| Argo | 4,479 | $105,128 | $248,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Grayson Valley, AL?
The median household income in Grayson Valley is $64,597, about the same as the Alabama median of $63,999 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Grayson Valley?
The median home value in Grayson Valley is $148,400, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Grayson Valley?
The median gross rent in Grayson Valley is $1,312 per month, about 31.4% of household income.
Is Grayson Valley, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Alabama median; home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 20.4%.
What is the median age in Grayson Valley?
The median age in Grayson Valley is 34.6 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Grayson Valley?
The average commute to work in Grayson Valley is 25 minutes; 12.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Grayson Valley?
The unemployment rate in Grayson Valley is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Grayson Valley?
32.6% of adults in Grayson Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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