Living in Graysville, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Graysville · Census data 2020–2024
Graysville has 2,509 residents with a median age of 41. The median household income is $70,208 (10% higher than the Alabama median), the median home value is $116,900, the median rent is $1,120/month.
Graysville at a glance
- Population
- 2,509
- Median age
- 41State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $70,208State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $116,900State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $1,120/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 60%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.3%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Graysville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the Alabama median; home values 44% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.6%.
Cons: An average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 7.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Graysville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Graysville the median home value is $116,900, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,120 per month, which is 19.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,125 a month in housing costs.
Graysville median household income
The median household income in Graysville is $70,208 and the income per person is $33,327. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Graysville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,214
- Owner-occupied
- 60%
- Renter-occupied
- 40%
- Vacant
- 11.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.33
Graysville demographics
- Population
- 2,509
- Median age
- 41
- Under 18
- 19.6%
- 65 and older
- 16.6%
- Households
- 1,078
- Foreign-born
- 0.1%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Graysville ›
Education in Graysville
16.3% of adults 25 and older in Graysville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 4.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Graysville
- Unemployment rate
- 7.1%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8%
- Drive alone
- 87%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 81%
Graysville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graysville | 2,509 | $70,208 | $116,900 | $1,120 |
| Cardiff | 125 | $11,533 | $80,000 | $326 |
| Adamsville | 4,266 | $62,500 | $145,700 | $1,347 |
| Brookside | 1,603 | $59,271 | $107,400 | $1,098 |
| Mount Olive | 3,567 | $82,234 | $224,000 | — |
| Forestdale | 9,742 | $66,569 | $164,000 | $1,203 |
| Mulga | 602 | $41,146 | $63,100 | $900 |
| West Jefferson | 581 | $41,406 | $156,200 | $750 |
| Minor | 762 | $42,321 | $94,900 | $1,096 |
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What is the median household income in Graysville, AL?
The median household income in Graysville is $70,208, 10% higher than 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 Graysville?
The median home value in Graysville is $116,900, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Graysville?
The median gross rent in Graysville is $1,120 per month, about 19.6% of household income.
Is Graysville, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the Alabama median; home values 44% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 7.1%.
What is the median age in Graysville?
The median age in Graysville is 41 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Graysville?
The average commute to work in Graysville is 29 minutes; 8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Graysville?
The unemployment rate in Graysville is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Graysville?
16.3% of adults in Graysville 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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