Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
18%
Grayson
Grayson, GA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,552
Population
5,535
Renter Mix
11% Rent
Have it all on the cusp of Atlanta
Suburban
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Family-Friendly
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Growing
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Historic
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Peaceful
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Scenic
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Welcoming
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Close-Knit
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Convenient
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Situated about 30 miles northeast of Atlanta, Grayson offers residents a small-town feel with suburban amenities and big-city access. Families are especially drawn to Grayson for its excellent schools, recreational programs, reasonable commute times, and strong sense of community.
Grayson residents come together for a wide variety of special events, including the Grayson Day Parade, Love Thy Neighbor Car Show, and the Christmas in July Arts and Crafts Festival. Outdoor fun abounds at Grayson’s many local parks as well as the nearby Tribble Mill Park, Bay Creek Park, Harbins Park, Alexander Park, and Stone Mountain.
Shopping options range from small local businesses to national chains in Grayson. Retail destinations like the Shoppes at Webb Gin, Sugarloaf Mills, and Mall of Georgia are all just a short drive away from Grayson as well. Convenience to several major roadways and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport makes commuting and traveling from Grayson a breeze.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$128,270
Average: $144,450
Education
2,048
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,061
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Grayson has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
11%
Non-Renters
89%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
35%
Other Education
65%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Grayson, GA is $1,552 for one bedroom, $1,920 for two bedrooms, and $2,068 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Grayson has increased by 5.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,552/month
743 Sq Ft
House
$3,001/month
2,882 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,342/month
1,834 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Grayson, GA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
1,103 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
1,315 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
1,009 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,330 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,087 Students
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Bay Creek Park
- Vines Park
- Tribble Mill Park
- Alexander Park
- Rhodes Jordan Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.