What are the schools like in Gray, ME?

Gray is served primarily by RSU 15/MSAD 15. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.3:1.

What is the median household income in Gray?

The median household income in Gray, ME is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Gray, ME?

Gray has an average high temperature of 29.8°F in January and 79.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 84.0 inches.

Gray, ME Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Gray, ME affordable or expensive?

Gray's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Gray is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $207,500 and the median rent is $972 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Gray, ME?

Gray has a violent crime rate of 43.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 515.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Gray, ME a Good Place to Live?

Gray is a small town of 786 in Maine, with a median household income of N/A . Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Gray stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 96.3

Gray's overall cost of living index is 96.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Gray costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Gray, ME	National Avg
Median Home Value	$207,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$972	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	46.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Gray's violent crime rate is 43.7 per 100,000 residents — 88% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

43.7 /100k

Property Crime

515.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Gray is served primarily by RSU 15/MSAD 15. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Gray, ME	National Avg
School District	RSU 15/MSAD 15	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	38.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Gray sees average highs of 29.8°F in January and 79.0°F in July, with 50.1 inches of annual precipitation and 84.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Gray, ME
Average High — January	29.8°F
Average High — July	79.0°F
Annual Precipitation	50.1"
Annual Snowfall	84.0"

Demographics

Metric	Gray, ME	National Avg
Population	786	—
Median Age	40.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	16.0%	22.2%
65 and over	20.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

North Windham, ME 7 mi Cumberland Center, ME 7 mi Yarmouth, ME 9 mi Freeport, ME 11 mi South Windham, ME 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Gray

Gray, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code:

04039

Gray vs Other Cities

Gray, ME vs North Windham, ME Gray, ME vs Cumberland Center, ME Gray, ME vs Yarmouth, ME Gray, ME vs Freeport, ME Gray, ME vs South Windham, ME

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gray, ME affordable or expensive?

Gray's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Gray roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $207,500 and median rent is $972/month.

What is the crime rate in Gray, ME?

Gray's violent crime rate is 43.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 515.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Gray?

Public schools in Gray are operated by RSU 15/MSAD 15. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1. 38.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Gray, ME a good place to live?

Gray, ME has a population of 786, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Gray?

Gray averages 29.8°F in January and 79.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.1 inches with about 84.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Gray?

Gray, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code: 04039.

What is the population of Gray?

The population of Gray, Maine is 786 with a median age of 40.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Gray?

Key numbers for living in Gray: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $207,500, median household income N/A, crime index 17 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. 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.