Living in Grey Forest, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Grey Forest · Census data 2020–2024
Grey Forest has 640 residents with a median age of 57.9. The median household income is $110,417 (41% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $473,300.
Grey Forest is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Grey Forest at a glance
- Population
- 640
- Median age
- 57.9State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $110,417State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $473,300State: $283,800
- Homeowners
- 93.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52.7%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Grey Forest a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 41% higher than the Texas median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: Home values 67% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Grey Forest
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Grey Forest the median home value is $473,300, 42% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 25% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,419 a month in housing costs.
Grey Forest median household income
The median household income in Grey Forest is $110,417 and the income per person is $61,730. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Grey Forest: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 353
- Owner-occupied
- 93.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.5%
- Vacant
- 12.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1949
- Average household size
- 2.08
Grey Forest demographics
- Population
- 640
- Median age
- 57.9
- Under 18
- 6.3%
- 65 and older
- 28.8%
- Households
- 308
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 9.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Grey Forest ›
Education in Grey Forest
52.7% of adults 25 and older in Grey Forest have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 22.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Grey Forest
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 26.3%
- Drive alone
- 69.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.5%
Grey Forest vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grey Forest | 640 | $110,417 | $473,300 | — |
| Cross Mountain | 3,752 | $205,164 | $580,700 | — |
| Helotes | 9,630 | $132,675 | $399,000 | $2,500 |
| Scenic Oaks | 10,569 | $174,962 | $563,100 | $1,835 |
| Shavano Park | 3,670 | $164,583 | $906,900 | — |
| Fair Oaks Ranch | 10,728 | $174,327 | $657,600 | $2,108 |
| Leon Valley | 11,446 | $59,481 | $253,200 | $1,187 |
| Castle Hills | 3,943 | $95,391 | $419,400 | $1,650 |
| Balcones Heights | 2,715 | $29,375 | $199,500 | $952 |
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What is the median household income in Grey Forest, TX?
The median household income in Grey Forest is $110,417, 41% higher than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Grey Forest?
The median home value in Grey Forest is $473,300, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
Is Grey Forest, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 41% higher than the Texas median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: home values 67% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Grey Forest?
The median age in Grey Forest is 57.9 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Grey Forest?
The average commute to work in Grey Forest is 25 minutes; 26.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Grey Forest?
The unemployment rate in Grey Forest is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Grey Forest?
52.7% of adults in Grey Forest 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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