Grayson is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Grayson’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
One downside of living in Grayson, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 32.15 minutes every day commuting to work.
The citizens of Grayson are among the most well-educated in the nation: 43.67% of adults in Grayson have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree, whereas the average US city has 21.84% holding at least a bachelor's degree.
The per capita income in Grayson in 2022 was $34,085, which is upper middle income relative to Georgia, and middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $136,340 for a family of four.
Grayson is a very ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Grayson home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Grayson residents report their race to be Black or African-American, followed by White. Important ancestries of people in Grayson include African, English, Irish, Scottish, and German.
Foreign born people are also an important part of Grayson's cultural character, accounting for 33.03% of the city’s population.
The most common language spoken in Grayson is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Other Asian languages.
