Grayson, GA

Grayson, Georgia

Grayson, Georgia, in Gwinnett county, is 24 miles E of Sandy Springs, Georgia (center to center) and 26 miles E of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is conveniently located inside the Atlanta metropolitan area. There are an estimated 765 people in Grayson.

The People and Families of Grayson

In Grayson, about 70% of adults are married. Many folks in Grayson are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the city, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Grayson than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Grayson had a median family income of $61,618. Grayson has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Grayson living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the city. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in Grayson, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($10,750) in Grayson. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Grayson Housing

Approximately 75% of housing in Grayson is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Grayson, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Grayson, 96% of commuters drive to work. The city is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

High Points

Grayson strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 9%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 11%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 12%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 13%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Grayson, GA

Comparing Grayson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Grayson Almanac

Grayson Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Grayson Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Grayson Colleges

(List of All Georgia Colleges)

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