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Grayson

A city of 4,858 people in Georgia
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Conserved land0.3%6 of 1,640 acres
Trails1.1 mi0.4 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves01 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Grayson

City in Georgia, United States
1879Established
4,730Population
2.5 sq miArea
1,096 ftElevation

Grayson is a city in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States. The 2020 estimated population of Grayson, GA is 4740 people. The population was 2,666 at the 2010 census, up from 765 in 2000.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Town numbers

ZIP code30017
Area code770
Living in Grayson

Housing in Grayson

$426K▼ 2.6% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Grayson home is worth about $426,000, down 2.6% in a year, 29% above the Georgia typical home.

Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Work & commute in Grayson

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Most working residents leave Grayson for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Atlanta (12%), Lawrenceville (7%) and Alpharetta (3%). Half commute less than 18 miles.

Atlanta
12%
Lawrenceville
7%
Alpharetta
3%
Sandy Springs
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Grayson →

Health in Grayson

B+

Health Grade B+

Healthier than 74% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Georgia

16better than GA·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 15 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Piedmont Eastside Medical CenterSnellville · 3.6 mi · ER
Four Corners Primary Care Center at VphLawrenceville · 4.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Grayson · CMS · HRSAHealth in Grayson →

Natural hazards in Grayson

26
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 26% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Grayson →

Climate in Grayson

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Grayson has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 33°, and snow is almost unheard of.

55° / 34°Winter
72° / 49°Spring
88° / 67°Summer
73° / 51°Fall
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Schools in Grayson

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B

School Grade B

The public schools Grayson’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 63% of Georgia’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

#26Best public schoolsof 231 in GA
DistrictGwinnett CountySchools3

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within GA. Ratings are from neighbors.

Grayson’s library

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Grayson700 Grayson Parkway · part of Gwinnett County Public Library System
E-books90 hrs a week
IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Grayson →

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