Grayson County, Texas
Among the top 19% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 17% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 54% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 21% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 60% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 81% of US counties
- top 17% for estimated total tax burden
- top 18% for income tax
- bottom 17% for monthly rent
Grayson County is a county in Texas with about 137,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and D for affordability. Standout strengths include estimated total tax burden, income tax, and park & nature access. It rates lower on monthly owner costs and monthly rent.
Official websiteco.grayson.tx.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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Precipitation 4.4 in2.9 in
muggy 95%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$67k67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$50kbetter than 22% of US counties
Home Value$207k70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 17% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 18% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.26%better than 24% of US counties
Income Tax0.11%better than 82% of US counties
Sales Tax8.20%better than 32% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden6.74%better than 83% of US counties
Unemployment3.9%better than 67% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)45°F79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)85°F97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation43.5 in51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall2.0 inbetter than 72% of US counties
Sunny Days219 daysbetter than 32% of US counties
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 29% of US counties
Comfortable Days86 daysbetter than 68% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk80.3better than 19% of US counties
School Quality49.7better than 39% of US counties
Violent Crime1023/100kbetter than 34% of US counties
Property Crime1215/100kbetter than 36% of US counties
Community
Population137,00885th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.229th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3357th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9724th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5165th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)73.5%39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)5.3%67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)14.6%80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.5%79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.1%80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time26 minbetter than 40% of US counties
Walkability6.1/20better than 53% of US counties
Airport Distance58 mibetter than 75% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access84.1%better than 55% of US counties
Amenities Nearby5.55better than 70% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 78% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Grayson County an affordable place to live?
- Grayson County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $50k, better than 22% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Grayson County?
- The median home value in Grayson County is $207k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Grayson County?
- Median household income in Grayson County is $67k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Grayson County?
- Median gross rent in Grayson County is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Grayson County safe?
- Grayson County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1023/100k (better than 34%). Property crime is 1215/100k.
- What is the weather like in Grayson County?
- Grayson County averages 85°F in July and 45°F in January, with 43.5 in of annual precipitation and about 219 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Grayson County?
- Public-school quality in Grayson County is below average, scoring better than 39% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Grayson County?
- The average one-way commute in Grayson County is 26 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)