Living in Grayson, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Grayson · Census data 2020–2024
Grayson has 1,182 residents with a median age of 36. The median household income is $81,635 (18% lower than the California median), the median home value is $449,000, the median rent is $1,591/month.
Grayson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Grayson at a glance
- Population
- 1,182
- Median age
- 36State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $81,635State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $449,000State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,591/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 55.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.7%
- Average commute
- 41 min
Is Grayson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 39% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 7%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the California median; an average commute of 41 minutes.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Grayson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Grayson the median home value is $449,000, 35% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,591 per month, which is 34.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,049 a month in housing costs.
Grayson median household income
The median household income in Grayson is $81,635 and the income per person is $26,811. 7% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Grayson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 389
- Owner-occupied
- 55.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.4%
- Vacant
- 15.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 3.59
Grayson demographics
- Population
- 1,182
- Median age
- 36
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 11.6%
- Households
- 329
- Foreign-born
- 49.1%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Grayson ›
Education in Grayson
10.7% of adults 25 and older in Grayson have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 2.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Grayson
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 41 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 7.5%
- Drive alone
- 80.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.1%
Grayson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson | 1,182 | $81,635 | $449,000 | $1,591 |
| Patterson | 24,693 | $93,650 | $450,200 | $1,655 |
| Riverdale Park | 1,137 | $61,786 | $382,600 | $1,554 |
| West Modesto | 5,978 | $61,440 | $304,700 | $1,432 |
| Bret Harte | 4,757 | $52,500 | $334,700 | $1,384 |
| Rouse | 1,462 | $61,250 | $330,600 | $1,383 |
| Modesto | 219,215 | $79,891 | $442,700 | $1,690 |
| Salida | 13,900 | $94,935 | $461,100 | $2,081 |
| Parklawn | 1,478 | $61,071 | $376,700 | $1,401 |
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What is the median household income in Grayson, CA?
The median household income in Grayson is $81,635, 18% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Grayson?
The median home value in Grayson is $449,000, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Grayson?
The median gross rent in Grayson is $1,591 per month, about 34.9% of household income.
Is Grayson, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 39% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 7%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the California median; an average commute of 41 minutes.
What is the median age in Grayson?
The median age in Grayson is 36 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Grayson?
The average commute to work in Grayson is 41 minutes; 7.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Grayson?
The unemployment rate in Grayson is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Grayson?
10.7% of adults in Grayson 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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