Living in Gray, Pennsylvania

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gray · Census data 2020–2024

Gray has 252 residents with a median age of 53.1. The median household income is $89,107 (14% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $105,000.

Gray is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Gray at a glance

Population
252
Median age
53.1State: 40.9
Median household income
$89,107State: $77,971
Median home value
$105,000State: $254,500
Homeowners
90.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
13%
Average commute
25 min

Is Gray a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.3%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Gray

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gray the median home value is $105,000, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,110 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Gray$105,000
Pennsylvania$254,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Pennsylvania$1,209
United States$1,413

Gray median household income

The median household income in Gray is $89,107 and the income per person is $32,306. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).

Median household income

Gray$89,107
Pennsylvania$77,971
United States$80,734

Housing in Gray: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
93
Owner-occupied
90.3%
Renter-occupied
9.7%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1940
Average household size
2.71

Gray demographics

Population
252
Median age
53.1
Under 18
23.4%
65 and older
4.8%
Households
93
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
6.2%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White95.6%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black4.4%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gray ›

Education in Gray

13% of adults 25 and older in Gray have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 13% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Gray13%
Pennsylvania35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Gray

Unemployment rate
0%State: 5.3%
Average commute
25 minState: 26 min
Work from home
16.3%
Drive alone
83.7%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
87.1%

Gray vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Gray252$89,107$105,000—
Jennerstown1,115$64,801$193,600$856
Lincoln1,395$81,364$174,600$650
Jenner3,631$58,605$131,300$703
Edie158$127,188$146,500—
Boswell1,153$52,500$82,800$550
Laurel Mountain111$68,500$260,700—
Quemahoning1,783$59,147$125,000$750
Stoystown354$54,519$105,900$755

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Living in Gray: FAQ

What is the median household income in Gray, PA?

The median household income in Gray is $89,107, 14% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Gray?

The median home value in Gray is $105,000, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.

Is Gray, PA a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.3%.

What is the median age in Gray?

The median age in Gray is 53.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).

How long is the commute in Gray?

The average commute to work in Gray is 25 minutes; 16.3% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Gray?

The unemployment rate in Gray is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Gray?

13% of adults in Gray 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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