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Cost of living in Grayson County, VA

Estimated monthly cost
$2,693/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 15,323 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $769 29%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $375 14%
Groceries $355 13%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $202 8%
State tax $137 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Grayson County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$736
per month
1 bedroom
$769
per month
2 bedroom
$851
per month
3 bedroom
$1,152
per month
4 bedroom
$1,235
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Grayson County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$42,864
per year
Individual earnings
$32,996
per year
Per capita
$27,087
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Grayson County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$132,300
Annual property tax
$820

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Grayson County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$153
per month · 14.6¢/kWh
Natural gas
$49
per month
Annual total
$2,424
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Grayson County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
8.6%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Grayson County

State and local tax rates for Virginia.

State income tax
5.8%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
5.3%
Combined sales tax
5.8%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Grayson County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
25.3 min
Drive alone
81.3%
Public transit
1.0%
Work from home
5.2%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Grayson County

What it costs to live in Grayson County each month.

Single person
$2,693
per month
  • Rent $769
  • Energy $202
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $355
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $375
  • State tax $137
Couple
$3,601
per month
  • Rent $851
  • Energy $242
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $588
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $387
  • State tax $184
Family
$6,064
per month
  • Rent $1,152
  • Energy $303
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $893
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $387
  • State tax $184

Frequently asked questions about Grayson County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Grayson County?

In Grayson County, VA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $769 per month, a two-bedroom averages $851 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,152 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Grayson County?

In Grayson County, VA, the average household income is $42,864 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $32,996 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Grayson County?

The estimated cost of living in Grayson County, VA is approximately $2,693 per month for a single person, $3,601 for a couple, $6,064 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Grayson County?

The combined sales tax rate in Grayson County, VA is 5.75%, which includes the Virginia state rate of 5.30% plus an average local rate of 0.45%.

Is Grayson County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Grayson County, VA would need approximately $2,693 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $42,864 per year ($3,572 per month). Grayson County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Grayson County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Grayson County, VA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.6% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Grayson County?

The average home value in Grayson County, VA is $132,300, with average annual property taxes of $820, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Grayson County compare to other areas?

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP