Grayson is a very small city located in the state of Georgia. With a population of 4,753 people and six associated neighborhoods, Grayson is the 159th largest community in Georgia. There's nothing like the smell of a brand new house, and in Grayson, you'll find that a large proportion of houses were recently built. New growth in residential real estate is an indication that people are choosing to move to Grayson, and putting down their money on brand new construction. Grayson’s real estate is, on average, some of the newest in the nation. Grayson does seem to be experiencing an influx of affluent people, because the median household income is $121,421.00. Grayson real estate is some of the most expensive in Georgia, although Grayson house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.Unlike some cities where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Grayson is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Grayson is a city of service providers, transportation and shipping workers, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Grayson who work in sales jobs (12.44%), teaching (11.72%), and healthcare suport services (10.90%). Because of many things, Grayson is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Grayson a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Grayson has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Grayson’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. In Grayson, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 32.15 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average. Grayson is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 43.67% of adults in Grayson have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income in Grayson in 2022 was $34,085, which is upper middle income relative to Georgia, and middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $136,340 for a family of four. Grayson is a very ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Grayson home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Grayson residents report their race to be Black or African-American, followed by White. Important ancestries of people in Grayson include African, English, Irish, Scottish, and German. Foreign born people are also an important part of Grayson's cultural character, accounting for 33.03% of the city’s population. The most common language spoken in Grayson is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Other Asian languages.
