At a Glance
Median Income
$93,250
$45,659 per capita
Home Value
$254,700
Zillow: $256,371
Median Rent
$617/mo
17.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
475/100K
2,215/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.8%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
12.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
302 sunny days/yr
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 $93,250 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,659. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,945 business establishments, including 848 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Grafton is $254,700 , 10% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $256,371. Median rent is $617/month, with 17.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Safety & Crime
Grafton reports 475 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 25% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,215/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
32.8% of adults in Grafton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% below the national average).
96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grafton has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population723
Median Age50.1 yrs
Density195/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$93,250
Per Capita$45,659
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$26,419M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,156
Housing
A+
Home Value$254,700
Rent$617
Ownership84.9%
Zillow$256,371
Housing Units464
Rent Burden17.9%
Crime
F
Violent475/100K
Property2,215/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault475/100K
Burglary316/100K
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,250/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain39.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation746 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.8%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+15.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute35 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Grafton was built in 1995.
33.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is St Louis Lambert International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 848 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.
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