Special Interest
Housing in Grayson County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Grayson County averages $765/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Virginia median of $1,579 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 32% of household income on rent, equal to the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Grayson County FMR Area are $792 for a studio, $834 for 1‑bedroom, $914 for 2‑bedroom, $1,241 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,252 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $149 increase for a 2-bedroom in Grayson County shows a 19% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Grayson County was 3.1% in 2024, compared to Virginia at 2.9% and the national rate of 4.0%.
