The Town FilesGray, Georgia
City in Jones County · population 3,436 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $226,400
- Household income
- $73,114
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 39.7
Gray is a city of 3,436 people in Jones County, Georgia. The median home is worth $226,400, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for cycling than 95% of Georgia towns, easier by car than 94% of Georgia towns, better for families than 79% of Georgia towns.
How Gray ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Gray is worth $226,400, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $73,114, which is more affordable than 60% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $921 a month. 71.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Gray | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $226,400 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $921 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $73,114 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 71.6% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1997 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Gray
| People | Gray | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.7 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.7% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 24.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.4% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.4% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 8.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.9% | — |
| Work from home | 10.6% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 28.6 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.5% | 88.0% |
Weather in Gray
July highs average 93.2°F and January lows 33.0°F. About 48.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.4 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 78 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 60 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gray since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on December 26, 1964 about 2.7 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 19 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 2, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 15, 2008.
Severe weather in Jones County since 1996
Jones County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
| October 14, 2018 | Hurricane | DR-4400: Hurricane Michael |
Jobs and pay in Jones County
Jones County had 4,199 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,841 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Gray itself the ACS puts it at 7%.
Public schools in Gray
5 public schools with 3,890 students, about 14.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jones County High School | 9-12 | 1,560 | 16.1 |
| Gray Station Middle School | 6-8 | 637 | 13.3 |
| Turner Woods Elementary School | PK-5 | 596 | 15.3 |
| Dames Ferry Elementary School | PK-5 | 586 | 14.3 |
| Gray Elementary School | PK-5 | 511 | 13.8 |
Towns near Gray
- Macon-Bibb County, GA16.0 mi · 157,346 people · home $174,500
- Hardwick, GA17.2 mi · 3,513 people · home $91,900
- Milledgeville, GA18.4 mi · 17,070 people · home $193,100
- Monticello, GA22.0 mi · 2,541 people · home $168,400
- Forsyth, GA22.9 mi · 4,384 people · home $274,400
- Eatonton, GA24.0 mi · 6,307 people · home $167,400
- Centerville, GA26.6 mi · 8,228 people · home $194,900
- Byron, GA27.2 mi · 5,702 people · home $253,200
Gray questions
Is Gray, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Gray scores better for retirees than 36% of Georgia towns and quieter than 40%. 16.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.7).
How much does a house cost in Gray?
The median owner-occupied home in Gray is valued at $226,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $73,114, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $921 a month.
What is the weather like in Gray?
July highs average 93.2°F and January lows 33.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.4 inches of snow.
Does Gray get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gray since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on December 26, 1964. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)