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Grayson, CA
Census-designated place in Stanislaus County, California.
Population
1,182
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
6,414
ZIP codes
0
Grayson and its ZIP codes
Grayson at a glance
- Grayson is about 25 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $81,635 a year, 18% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $449,000 (39% below California) and median rent is $1,591 a month.
Local data for Grayson, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Grayson, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$81,635
Poverty rate
7.0%
Median home value
$449,000
Median rent
$1,591/mo
Homeownership
55.6%
Bachelor's or higher
10.7%
Median age
36.0
Average commute
40.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,047), Puerto Ricans (48), Salvadoran Americans (36).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Stanislaus County. PPP loans are for Grayson.
Unemployment rate
7.0%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,812
199,343 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,741
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.7B
FY 2026, $4,889 per person
How people get to work
Grayson, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.8%
- Carpooled9.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle1.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.5%
Average one-way commute: 40.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Grayson, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
73
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
718
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 36°F
12.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Grayson, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.6%
U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
11.2%
U.S. 12.8% -1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.1%
U.S. 11.1% +8.0 pts
Cities near Grayson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WestleyCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 0.3 |
| PattersonCity | 6.3 mi | 7.8 |
| Riverdale ParkCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 1.5 |
| West ModestoCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 1.4 |
| Monterey Park TractCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 0 |
| RouseCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| Bret HarteCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| CowanCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| ParklawnCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| SalidaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| BystromCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| Diablo GrandeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.3 |
| AirportCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| RiponCity | 13 mi | 5.3 |
| ModestoCity | 13 mi | 43.4 |
| CeresCity | 13 mi | 9.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Grayson, CA in?
- Grayson is in Stanislaus County, California.
- What is the population of Grayson, CA?
- About 1,182 people live in Grayson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Grayson?
- Nearby places include Westley (1.6 mi), Patterson (6.3 mi), Riverdale Park (8 mi), West Modesto (8.6 mi), Monterey Park Tract (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023