What are the schools like in Gray, TN?

Gray is served primarily by Washington County. The district operates 10 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 3 high schools.

What is the median household income in Gray?

The median household income in Gray, TN is $63,971 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, TN?

Gray has an average high temperature of 46.5°F in January and 86.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 9.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Gray, TN affordable or expensive?

Gray's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Gray is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $173,300 and the median rent is $1,146 per month.

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

Gray has a violent crime rate of 354.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1881.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Gray, TN a Good Place to Live?

Gray is a small town of 1,276 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $63,971 . Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% 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: 88.9

Gray's overall cost of living index is 88.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Gray costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Gray, TN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$173,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,146	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	84.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$63,971	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Gray's violent crime rate is 354.0 per 100,000 residents — 7% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

354.0 /100k

Property Crime

1881.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Gray is served primarily by Washington County.

Metric	Gray, TN	National Avg
School District	Washington County	—
Elementary Schools	10	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	40.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Gray sees average highs of 46.5°F in January and 86.4°F in July, with 48.4 inches of annual precipitation and 9.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Gray, TN
Average High — January	46.5°F
Average High — July	86.4°F
Annual Precipitation	48.4"
Annual Snowfall	9.2"

Demographics

Metric	Gray, TN	National Avg
Population	1,276	—
Median Age	60.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	15.7%	22.2%
65 and over	43.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Spurgeon, TN 2 mi Oak Grove CDP (Washington County), TN 2 mi Colonial Heights, TN 5 mi Johnson City, TN 8 mi Kingsport, TN 8 mi

Gray vs Other Cities

Gray, TN vs Spurgeon, TN Gray, TN vs Oak Grove CDP (Washington County), TN Gray, TN vs Colonial Heights, TN Gray, TN vs Johnson City, TN Gray, TN vs Kingsport, TN

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gray, TN affordable or expensive?

Gray's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Gray roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $173,300 and median rent is $1,146/month.

What is the crime rate in Gray, TN?

Gray's violent crime rate is 354.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1881.4 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 Washington County. The district has 10 elementary, several middle, and 3 high schools. 40.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Gray, TN a good place to live?

Gray, TN has a population of 1,276, a median household income of $63,971, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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.

What is the weather like in Gray?

Gray averages 46.5°F in January and 86.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.4 inches with about 9.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Gray?

The population of Gray, Tennessee is 1,276 with a median age of 60.9. 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 89 (100 = US average), median home $173,300, median household income $63,971, crime index 92 (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.