Living in Grayland, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Grayland · Census data 2020–2024
Grayland has 708 residents with a median age of 63.6. The median household income is $39,273 (60% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $227,900.
Grayland is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Grayland at a glance
- Population
- 708
- Median age
- 63.6State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $39,273State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $227,900State: $564,600
- Homeowners
- 81.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.1%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Grayland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 60% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 19%; a poverty rate of 14.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Grayland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Grayland the median home value is $227,900, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,379 a month in housing costs.
Grayland median household income
The median household income in Grayland is $39,273 and the income per person is $34,349. 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Grayland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 861
- Owner-occupied
- 81.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.6%
- Vacant
- 47.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 1.57
47.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Grayland has many vacation and second homes.
Grayland demographics
- Population
- 708
- Median age
- 63.6
- Under 18
- 7.5%
- 65 and older
- 42.4%
- Households
- 451
- Foreign-born
- 3.2%
- Veterans
- 11.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Grayland ›
Education in Grayland
24.1% of adults 25 and older in Grayland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 7.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Grayland
- Unemployment rate
- 19%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 29.6%
- Drive alone
- 59.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4%
- Homes with broadband
- 61.4%
Grayland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayland | 708 | $39,273 | $227,900 | — |
| Cohassett Beach | 455 | $68,969 | $404,700 | — |
| Westport | 2,217 | $64,750 | $196,600 | $865 |
| Ocosta | 235 | $48,203 | $122,400 | — |
| Markham | 166 | $90,956 | — | — |
| Ocean Shores | 7,302 | $58,202 | $383,500 | $1,284 |
| Hoquiam | 8,800 | $49,795 | $228,200 | $1,086 |
| Oyehut | 111 | $37,552 | $212,500 | — |
| Aberdeen | 17,088 | $52,195 | $237,300 | $1,049 |
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What is the median household income in Grayland, WA?
The median household income in Grayland is $39,273, 60% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Grayland?
The median home value in Grayland is $227,900, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
Is Grayland, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 60% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 19%; a poverty rate of 14.4%.
What is the median age in Grayland?
The median age in Grayland is 63.6 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Grayland?
The average commute to work in Grayland is 20 minutes; 29.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Grayland?
The unemployment rate in Grayland is 19% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Grayland?
24.1% of adults in Grayland 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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