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Grayson Valley, Alabama

Grayson Valley is a community of 6,077 people in Jefferson County, Alabama.

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Population6,077 -2.1% since 2019
Elevation942 ft 287 m
Land area1.9 sq mi
ZIP code35235
Nearest airportBirmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) 9 mi

Why visit Grayson Valley

Townapedia lists 1 park or trail, 31 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.

Highlights include Regal Trussville Stadium 16.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 31°F.

About Grayson Valley

Grayson Valley is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in the northeastern Birmingham area, in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. It is located between the Spring Lake neighborhood of Birmingham, Alabama and the Birmingham suburbs of Clay, Trussville, and Center Point. At the 2020 census, the population was 5,982.

From the Wikipedia article Grayson Valley, Alabama (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Things to do1

Regal Trussville Stadium 16

Cinema and theater · 0.8 mi

5895 Trussville Crossings Park, Trussville

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Parks, trails and playgrounds1

Grayson Valley Country Club

Golf course

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Restaurants and cafes31

Baskin-Robbins

Ice cream · Ice Cream · 0.6 mi

2148 Sweeny Hollow Road, Birmingham

Mo-Su 05:00-21:00

Open in Google Maps · +1 205-419-9949

Cicis

Restaurant · Pizza, Buffet · 0.8 mi

5915-125 Trussville Crossings Parkway, Trussville

Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00

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Costa's Mediterranean Cafe

Restaurant · Italian, Greek, Mediterranean · 0.9 mi

5891 Trussville Crossings Pkwy, Trussville

Mo off, Tu-Th 11:00-19:00, Fr 11:00-19:30, Sa-Su 11:00-19:00

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Full Moon Bar-B-Que

Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.2 mi

5988 N Chalkville Rd, Birmingham

Mo-Th 10:30-21:00; Fr, Sa 10:30-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00

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Waffle House

Diner · American · 1.6 mi

24/7

Open in Google Maps · +1 205-655-4552

Buffalo Wild Wings

Restaurant · Wings · 0.8 mi

5915 Trussville Crossings Parkway, Birmingham

Mo-We 11:00-22:00; Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-22:00

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La Calle Tacos & Snacks

Restaurant · Mexican · 0.8 mi

595-101A

Open in Google Maps · +1-205-382-1037

7 Brew Coffee

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.1 mi

5982 Chalkville Mountain Road, Trussville

Su-Th 05:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 05:30-23:00

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Starbucks

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.3 mi

Mo-Fr 04:30-21:00; Sa-Su 05:00-21:00

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LongHorn Steakhouse

Restaurant · Steak House · 1.1 mi

5957 Chalkville Mountain Lane, Birmingham

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Cracker Barrel

Diner · American · 1.6 mi

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El Patron

Restaurant · Mexican · 1.2 mi

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19 more on the map.

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Where to stay1

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Birmingham NE - Trussville

Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi

5911 Valley Road, Trussville

Open in Google Maps · +1 205-655-2700

Churches and places of worship8

Shopping7

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Gas and EV charging10

Schools, colleges and libraries25

Healthcare5

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Map of Grayson Valley

89 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.

Climate by month

40°60°80°January: 5.1 in of rainFebruary: 5.4 in of rainMarch: 5.7 in of rainApril: 5.0 in of rainMay: 4.8 in of rainJune: 4.6 in of rainJuly: 5.0 in of rainAugust: 4.5 in of rainSeptember: 4.0 in of rainOctober: 3.3 in of rainNovember: 4.6 in of rainDecember: 5.1 in of rainJanuary: 54°FFebruary: 58°FMarch: 67°FApril: 75°FMay: 82°FJune: 88°FJuly: 90°FAugust: 90°FSeptember: 85°FOctober: 75°FNovember: 64°FDecember: 56°FJanuary: 31°FFebruary: 34°FMarch: 41°FApril: 48°FMay: 56°FJune: 64°FJuly: 68°FAugust: 68°FSeptember: 61°FOctober: 50°FNovember: 39°FDecember: 34°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSnow
Jan54°F31°F5.1 in0.2 in
Feb58°F34°F5.4 in0.3 in
Mar67°F41°F5.7 in0.8 in
Apr75°F48°F5.0 in0.0 in
May82°F56°F4.8 in0.0 in
Jun88°F64°F4.6 in0.0 in
Jul90°F68°F5.0 in0.0 in
Aug90°F68°F4.5 in0.0 in
Sep85°F61°F4.0 in0.0 in
Oct75°F50°F3.3 in0.0 in
Nov64°F39°F4.6 in0.0 in
Dec56°F34°F5.1 in0.1 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Pinson (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$64,597median household income
$148,400median home value
$1,312median monthly rent
34.6median age
32.6%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
68.2%of homes are owner-occupied
25.4 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1824%18 to 3428%35 to 6436%65 and over11%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Jefferson County has had 26 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.

  • 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
  • 2021-12-21: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
  • 2021-04-26: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
  • 2020-09-14: Hurricane Sally (Hurricane)
  • 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
  • 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)

OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.

Getting there and nearby towns

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.

  • Center Point 2 mi west, about 4 min by car
  • Clay 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
  • Trussville 5 mi east, about 7 min by car
  • Pinson 5 mi north, about 7 min by car
  • Irondale 7 mi south, about 12 min by car
  • Leeds 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
  • Tarrant 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
  • Moody 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
  • Argo 9 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
  • Fultondale 9 mi west, about 15 min by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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