At a Glance
Median Income
$52,188
$36,021 per capita
Home Value
$94,600
Zillow: $183,254
Median Rent
$655/mo
19.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.4%
87.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
16.5% smoking rate
How Grafton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Grafton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Grafton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Grafton residents earn a median household income of $52,188 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,021. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 233 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Grafton is $94,600 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,254. Median rent is $655/month, with 19.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.
Education
14.4% of adults in Grafton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grafton has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population233
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density728/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$52,188
Per Capita$36,021
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$485M
Avg Weekly Wage$893
Housing
A+
Home Value$94,600
Rent$655
Ownership67.9%
Zillow$183,254
Housing Units124
Rent Burden19.0%
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,737/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain38.4 in/yr
Elevation1,228 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+87.2%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute23 min
Broadband70.2%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Grafton was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Northeast Iowa Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.