Living in Grayson, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Grayson · Census data 2020–2024
Grayson has 4,858 residents with a median age of 31. The median household income is $131,293 (70% higher than the Georgia median), the median home value is $477,500, the median rent is $2,237/month.
Grayson at a glance
- Population
- 4,858
- Median age
- 31State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $131,293State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $477,500State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $2,237/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 87.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.1%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Grayson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 70% higher than the Georgia median; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 3.5%.
Cons: Home values 57% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Grayson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Grayson the median home value is $477,500, 44% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,237 per month, which is 28.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,232 a month in housing costs.
Grayson median household income
The median household income in Grayson is $131,293 and the income per person is $36,155. 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Grayson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,159
- Owner-occupied
- 87.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.1%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2012
- Average household size
- 4.17
Grayson demographics
- Population
- 4,858
- Median age
- 31
- Under 18
- 35.4%
- 65 and older
- 8%
- Households
- 1,159
- Foreign-born
- 41.2%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Grayson ›
Education in Grayson
33.1% of adults 25 and older in Grayson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 13.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Grayson
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 8.5%
- Drive alone
- 86%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.9%
Grayson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson | 4,858 | $131,293 | $477,500 | $2,237 |
| Snellville | 21,620 | $89,896 | $335,000 | $1,818 |
| Lawrenceville | 30,954 | $61,561 | $350,600 | $1,613 |
| Loganville | 15,527 | $83,605 | $366,100 | $2,018 |
| Dacula | 7,444 | $100,821 | $359,000 | $1,836 |
| Lilburn | 15,390 | $63,581 | $329,700 | $1,778 |
| Between | 482 | $113,438 | $403,800 | $2,000 |
| Mountain Park | 12,850 | $96,166 | $350,300 | $1,818 |
| Auburn | 8,711 | $77,034 | $299,700 | $1,326 |
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What is the median household income in Grayson, GA?
The median household income in Grayson is $131,293, 70% higher than the Georgia median of $77,353 (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 $477,500, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Grayson?
The median gross rent in Grayson is $2,237 per month, about 28.9% of household income.
Is Grayson, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 70% higher than the Georgia median; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 3.5%. Minuses: home values 57% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Grayson?
The median age in Grayson is 31 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Grayson?
The average commute to work in Grayson is 30 minutes; 8.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Grayson?
The unemployment rate in Grayson is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Grayson?
33.1% 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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