At a Glance
Median Income
$93,250
$45,659 per capita
Home Value
$254,700
Zillow: $274,040
Median Rent
$617/mo
17.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,230/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.8%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
12.4% 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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
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 2.5% (31% 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 $274,040. 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 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,230/100K.
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. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population723
Median Age50.1 yrs
Density195/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans13.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$93,250
Per Capita$45,659
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$26,419M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,156
Housing
A+
Home Value$254,700
Rent$617
Ownership84.9%
Zillow$274,040
Housing Units464
Rent Burden17.9%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,230/100K
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,250/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain39.4 in/yr
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.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 848 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.