Gray Court is a small town of 778 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $45,313
and a 11.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Gray Court stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Gray Court is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Gray Court 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: 92.8
Gray Court's overall cost of living index is 92.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Gray Court costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Gray Court, SC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$113,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$900
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$45,313
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Gray Court's violent crime rate is 548.2 per 100,000 residents
— 44% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
548.2 /100k
Property Crime
2255.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Gray Court is served primarily by Laurens 55.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Gray Court, SC
National Avg
School District
Laurens 55
—
Elementary Schools
6
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
70.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Gray Court sees average highs of 53.3°F in January
and 90.0°F in July,
with 50.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.3 inches of snow per year.
Gray Court's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Gray Court roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $113,600 and median rent is $900/month.
Gray Court's violent crime rate is 548.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2255.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Gray Court are operated by Laurens 55.
The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1. 9.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Gray Court, SC has a population of 778, a median household income of $45,313, and an unemployment rate of 11.0%.
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 Court averages 53.3°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.2 inches
with about 1.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Gray Court, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29645.
The population of Gray Court, South Carolina is 778 with a median age of 38.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Gray Court: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $113,600, median household income $45,313, crime index 130 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Gray Court side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
