Grayson County, Virginia
Among the top 6% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade A, better than 94% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 67% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 63% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade D, better than 15% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 15% of US counties
- top 6% for monthly owner costs
- top 10% for sales tax
- bottom 10% for walkability
Grayson County is a county in Virginia with about 15,000 residents. It grades A for affordability and D for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include monthly owner costs, sales tax, and comfortable days. It rates lower on amenities nearby and walkability.
Official websitegraysoncountyva.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.7 in3.4 in
humid 67%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$43k10th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 60% of US counties
Home Value$129k32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$703better than 78% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$999better than 94% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.58%better than 78% of US counties
Income Tax5.80%better than 29% of US counties
Sales Tax5.77%better than 90% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.45%better than 50% of US counties
Unemployment4.3%better than 60% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)35°F52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation47.5 in64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall12.7 inbetter than 50% of US counties
Sunny Days215 daysbetter than 28% of US counties
Summer Humidity64°Fbetter than 56% of US counties
Comfortable Days92 daysbetter than 82% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk24.7better than 74% of US counties
School Quality60.0better than 60% of US counties
Violent Crime816/100kbetter than 48% of US counties
Property Crime854/100kbetter than 53% of US counties
Community
Population15,35634th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age49.092nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1835th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.1189th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+6282nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)88.3%66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)5.1%66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.9%42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.2%73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)1.4%8th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time26 minbetter than 35% of US counties
Walkability4.5/20better than 10% of US counties
Airport Distance103 mibetter than 47% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access77.9%better than 24% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 12% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 51% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Grayson County an affordable place to live?
- Grayson County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 60% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Grayson County?
- The median home value in Grayson County is $129k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Grayson County?
- Median household income in Grayson County is $43k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Grayson County?
- Median gross rent in Grayson County is $703 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Grayson County safe?
- Grayson County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 816/100k (better than 48%). Property crime is 854/100k.
- What is the weather like in Grayson County?
- Grayson County averages 74°F in July and 35°F in January, with 47.5 in of annual precipitation and about 215 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Grayson County?
- Public-school quality in Grayson County is above average, scoring better than 60% 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)