Cost of Living in Grayson Valley, AL
Population 5,882 · Alabama · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Grayson Valley a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $129,000. Around 22% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.
Located 12 miles northeast of Birmingham, Grayson Valley falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Housing prices track closely with Birmingham's $139,000 median.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Grayson Valley
The median home value in Grayson Valley is $128,800 — 58% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,158/month, 12% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $60,354/year is 19% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.3%, above the national average of 4.8%. Alabama's top state income tax rate is 5.0% and the combined sales tax is 9.2%. Overall, Grayson Valley has a cost of living index of 61 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 39% less expensive.
Grayson Valley is within a protected area
This area is within or adjacent to protected federal land. Residential housing is concentrated in nearby towns — here are the closest communities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Grayson Valley, AL?
Grayson Valley has a cost index of 61 (100 = national average). It is 39% below the national average.
What is average rent in Grayson Valley, AL?
The median gross rent in Grayson Valley is $1,158 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Grayson Valley?
The median home value in Grayson Valley is $128,800 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Grayson Valley?
The median household income in Grayson Valley is $60,354 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Grayson Valley, AL?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Grayson Valley is 9.2%. The Alabama state income tax top rate is 5.0%.
Is Grayson Valley, AL affordable?
Yes, Grayson Valley is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 61 — about 39% below the US national average of 100.
Grayson Valley at a Glance
- Population
- 5,882
- Median Income
- $60,354
- Home Value
- $128,800
- Median Rent
- $1,158/mo
- Unemployment
- 6.3%
- Sales Tax
- 9.2%
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