The Town FilesGrayson, Georgia
City in Gwinnett County · population 4,730 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $477,500
- Household income
- $131,293
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 31.0
Grayson is a city of 4,730 people in Gwinnett County, Georgia. The median home is worth $477,500, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for families than 92% of Georgia towns, more of a college town than 90% of Georgia towns, more upscale than 88% of Georgia towns.
How Grayson 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 Grayson is worth $477,500, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $131,293, which is more affordable than 43% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $2,237 a month. 87.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Grayson | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $477,500 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $2,237 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $131,293 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 87.9% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 2012 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Grayson
| People | Grayson | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.0 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 8.0% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 35.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.1% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.5% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 8.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 41.2% | — |
| Work from home | 8.5% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 29.9 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.9% | 88.0% |
Weather in Grayson
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 32.2°F. About 50.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.6 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 37 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 60 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Grayson since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 8, 1998 about 8.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 60 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on October 10, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 65 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on February 18, 2009.
Severe weather in Gwinnett County since 1996
Gwinnett County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Gwinnett County
Gwinnett County had 386,500 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $66,588 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Grayson itself the ACS puts it at 1.3%.
Public schools in Grayson
5 public schools with 6,207 students, about 15.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trip Elementary School | PK-5 | 1,415 | 14.9 |
| Bay Creek Middle School | 6-8 | 1,391 | 17.2 |
| Starling Elementary School | PK-5 | 1,249 | 14.9 |
| Couch Middle School | 6-8 | 1,101 | 16.2 |
| Grayson Elementary School | PK-5 | 1,051 | 13.5 |
Towns near Grayson
- Snellville, GA3.5 mi · 20,573 people · home $335,000
- Lawrenceville, GA4.7 mi · 30,629 people · home $350,600
- Loganville, GA5.7 mi · 14,127 people · home $366,100
- Dacula, GA7.1 mi · 6,882 people · home $359,000
- Lilburn, GA10.2 mi · 14,502 people · home $329,700
- Mountain Park, GA10.4 mi · 13,089 people · home $350,300
- Auburn, GA11.2 mi · 7,495 people · home $299,700
- Suwanee, GA12.7 mi · 20,786 people · home $480,600
Grayson questions
Is Grayson, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Grayson scores better for retirees than 35% of Georgia towns and quieter than 17%. 8.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.0).
How much does a house cost in Grayson?
The median owner-occupied home in Grayson is valued at $477,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $131,293, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $2,237 a month.
What is the weather like in Grayson?
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 32.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.6 inches of snow.
Does Grayson get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Grayson since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 8, 1998. 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)