City profile · Georgia · Census ACS 2023

Grayson, GA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Grayson - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

4,699
Residents
$125,704
Median income
$457,000
Median home
$1,820
Median rent (state)

Grayson - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Grayson lands in the 89th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

89th
percentile, household income
82nd
percentile, home value
76th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Grayson, GA

4,699 people live in Grayson, Georgia - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Grayson brings in $125,704 a year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 1.3%. Grayson's housing stock carries a median value of $457,000, and the median resident age is 31.1 years. About 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 65.6% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 107 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Building Boom), up 2575% from five years earlier.

Living costs in Georgia run below the national norm: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Georgia at 96.3 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Below Average). HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,820 per month. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Georgia run around $225, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. Natural-hazard exposure scores 95.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

4,699 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Georgia

Median Household Income

$125,704 /yr

Poverty 1.3%

Cost of Living Index (state)

96.3 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Georgia average

How does Grayson compare to other US cities?

Where Grayson sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 89% higher than other cities
Home value 82% pricier than other cities
Median rent 76% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Grayson's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Georgia, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

89thIncome percentile

89th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Grayson's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$457,000 18th percentile more affordable than 18% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). This entry sits in this band. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Grayson $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Grayson, GA Grayson, GA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Grayson, GA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Grayson, GA median $125,704/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Grayson, GA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Grayson, GA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 33.2%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 1.3%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 65.6%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
4,699
Median Income
$125,704
Median Home Value
$457,000
Median Age
31.1
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Labor force participation
65.6%
Bachelor's Degree+
33.2%

Schools

Total Schools
5
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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4,500 residents5,000 residents5,500 residents6,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 4,683 residents 5,569 residents ▲ +18.9%
Grayson's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
107
housing units authorized
Single-Family
107
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
22.8
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 4
2020 4
2021 39
2022 95
2023 89
2024 107

Permit volume increased 2575% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
92.3%
Carpool
1.6%
Public Transit
1.0%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
5.1%

Based on 2,017 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Georgia - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$125
avg/month
Natural Gas
$55
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$225
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Georgia state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Georgia state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Grayson sits in

Cost of Living Index
96.3
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,820/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
95.4 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Georgia

Montgomery
4,704 people
Elberton
4,691 people
Madison
4,714 people
Palmetto
4,681 people
Forsyth
4,641 people
Buckhead
4,640 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Grayson's 4,699 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Lakewood, IL
4,699 people
East Palestine, OH
4,699 people
Marshfield, MA
4,698 people
Country Lake Estates, NJ
4,700 people
Lemoyne, PA
4,697 people
Naguabo zona urbana, PR
4,701 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Grayson's $125,704 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Lone Tree, CO
$125,699 median income
Descanso, CA
$125,714 median income
Mercerville, NJ
$125,678 median income
Driftwood, TX
$125,667 median income
Arroyo Hondo CDP (Santa Fe County), NM
$125,750 median income
Sterling, VA
$125,753 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Grayson, GA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Grayson, GA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 21.9% 69.0% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 3.1% White 21.9% Black or African American 69.0% Asian 5.4% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.6% Two or more races 3.1% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Grayson compares to nearby Georgia cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Grayson (this city) 4,699 $125,704
Montgomery 4,704 $86,500
Elberton 4,691 $41,454
Madison 4,714 $79,133
Census ACS 5-year FIPS GA NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Grayson, GA?

What is the population of Grayson, GA? +

Grayson, GA has a population of 4,699 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Grayson, GA? +

The median household income in Grayson is $125,704 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Grayson? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Grayson; the closest available measure is the Georgia state average, a cost of living index of 96.3 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Georgia vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Grayson, GA? +

Grayson's median home value sits at $457,000, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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