Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Grafton is a small town in Illinois with a population of 723. Residents earn $93,250 per year, which is 24% above the national average.
Based on current data, Grafton receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Grafton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Grafton is $93,250, 24% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. Only 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.
The median home value in Grafton is $254,700, 10% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $617 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Grafton is below the national average at 308 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,541 per 100,000, 21% below the national average.
32.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Grafton enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.0% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.0% |
| 78% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $93,250 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $45,659 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,156 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,968 |
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.4% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 10,945 |
| County GDP | $26,419M |
| Restaurants | 848 |
| Healthcare | 1,250 |
| Retail | 1,071 |
| Manufacturing | 220 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,024 |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.97% |
| Commute Time | 34.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 52.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 33.9% |
| Census Median | $254,700 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $256,371 |
| Census Median Rent | $617 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 17.9% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,024 |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.97% |
| Obesity | 36.8% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.4% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.1% |
| Depression | 23.5% |
| Mental Distress | 17.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Premature Death | 6,250/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 87.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,250 |
| Total Violent | 308.2/100K |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 154.1/100K |
| Assault | 154.1/100K |
| Total Property | 1,540.8/100K |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 154.1/100K |
| Theft | 1,386.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 34 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.4 inches |
| 4% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 746 ft (227 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 195/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9765°N, 90.4257°W |
| County FIPS | 29183 |
Winner: Republican by 17 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.8% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 195/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 89.1% |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,250 |
| Restaurants | 848 |
| Retail Stores | 1,071 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 34 |
| Avg Commute | 34.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 52.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 33.9% |