Gray is a small town of 3,415 in Georgia, with a median household income of $61,136
and a 3.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Gray stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Gray is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Gray city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 90.0
Gray's overall cost of living index is 90.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Gray costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Gray, GA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$180,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$759
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
74.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$61,136
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Gray's violent crime rate is 121.8 per 100,000 residents
— 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
121.8 /100k
Property Crime
713.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Gray is served primarily by Jones County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Gray, GA
National Avg
School District
Jones County
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Gray sees average highs of 58.0°F in January
and 93.2°F in July,
with 50.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Gray's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Gray roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $180,000 and median rent is $759/month.
Gray's violent crime rate is 121.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 713.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Gray are operated by Jones County.
The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1. 23.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Gray, GA has a population of 3,415, a median household income of $61,136, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Gray averages 58.0°F in January and 93.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.4 inches
with about 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Gray, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 31032.
The population of Gray, Georgia is 3,415 with a median age of 35.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Gray: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $180,000, median household income $61,136, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Gray side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
