The Town FilesGray, Louisiana
Community in Terrebonne Parish · population 5,518 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $139,400
- Household income
- $54,559
- Jan low / Jul high
- 44° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 41
- Median age
- 35.7
Gray is a community of 5,518 people in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $139,400, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better transit than 82% of Louisiana towns, more vibrant than 76% of Louisiana towns.
How Gray ranks
Percentile among Louisiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Louisiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Gray is worth $139,400, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $54,559, which is more affordable than 71% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $1,025 a month. 79.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Gray | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $139,400 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $1,025 | $887 |
| Median household income | $54,559 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 79.7% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Gray
| People | Gray | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.7 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.6% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 23.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.8% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.7% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 7.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.0% | — |
| Work from home | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 25.7 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.8% | 84.6% |
Weather in Gray
July highs average 91.3°F and January lows 43.5°F. About 65.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 76 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 9 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
41 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gray since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on March 15, 2000 about 6.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 18, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 18 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on March 18, 2016.
Severe weather in Terrebonne Parish since 1996
Terrebonne Parish has been included in 53 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Tropical Storm | DR-4927: Tropical Storm Arthur |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 16, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4817: Hurricane Francine |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
Jobs and pay in Terrebonne Parish
Terrebonne Parish had 47,894 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,320 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Gray itself the ACS puts it at 7.3%.
Public schools in Gray
1 public school with 1,340 students, about 16.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| H. L. Bourgeois High School | 9-12 | 1,340 | 16.3 |
Towns near Gray
- Bayou Cane, LA4.2 mi · 19,770 people · home $188,700
- Schriever, LA4.7 mi · 6,711 people · home $179,300
- Bayou Blue, LA7.5 mi · 13,352 people · home $189,100
- Houma, LA8.2 mi · 33,406 people · home $205,900
- Thibodaux, LA8.3 mi · 15,948 people · home $232,500
- Raceland, LA9.7 mi · 9,768 people · home $187,800
- Chackbay, LA12.6 mi · 5,370 people · home $217,000
- South Vacherie, LA19.0 mi · 3,388 people · home $234,600
Gray questions
Is Gray, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Gray scores better for retirees than 6% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 52%. 16.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.7).
How much does a house cost in Gray?
The median owner-occupied home in Gray is valued at $139,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $54,559, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $1,025 a month.
What is the weather like in Gray?
July highs average 91.3°F and January lows 43.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 65.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Gray get tornadoes?
41 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gray since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on March 15, 2000. The typical Louisiana town has had 27.
- 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)