Living in Grayson, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Grayson · Census data 2020–2024
Grayson has 613 residents with a median age of 32.2. The median household income is $46,875 (23% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $126,700, the median rent is $915/month.
Grayson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Grayson at a glance
- Population
- 613
- Median age
- 32.2State: 38
- Median household income
- $46,875State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $126,700State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $915/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 72.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.5%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Grayson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 41% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 16.3%; a poverty rate of 32.6%.
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 $126,700, 62% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $915 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,302 a month in housing costs.
Grayson median household income
The median household income in Grayson is $46,875 and the income per person is $24,485. 32.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Grayson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 259
- Owner-occupied
- 72.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.2%
- Vacant
- 16.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.82
Grayson demographics
- Population
- 613
- Median age
- 32.2
- Under 18
- 35.9%
- 65 and older
- 13.9%
- Households
- 217
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Grayson ›
Education in Grayson
6.5% of adults 25 and older in Grayson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 2.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Grayson
- Unemployment rate
- 16.3%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 22.7%
- Drive alone
- 69.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.9%
Grayson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson | 613 | $46,875 | $126,700 | $915 |
| Clarks | 770 | $28,056 | $50,400 | $777 |
| Banks Springs | 1,406 | $26,232 | $80,700 | $356 |
| Columbia | 345 | $55,000 | $123,800 | $872 |
| Olla | 1,179 | $29,688 | $119,200 | $422 |
| Urania | 1,240 | $47,083 | $94,300 | $950 |
| Tullos | 226 | $54,750 | $66,000 | $950 |
| Winnsboro | 4,725 | $35,573 | $92,200 | $731 |
| Good Pine | 791 | $88,512 | $110,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Grayson, LA?
The median household income in Grayson is $46,875, 23% lower than the Louisiana median of $60,756 (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 $126,700, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Grayson?
The median gross rent in Grayson is $915 per month, about 26.9% of household income.
Is Grayson, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 41% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 16.3%; a poverty rate of 32.6%.
What is the median age in Grayson?
The median age in Grayson is 32.2 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Grayson?
The average commute to work in Grayson is 33 minutes; 22.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Grayson?
The unemployment rate in Grayson is 16.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Grayson?
6.5% 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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