At a Glance
Median Income
$60,184
$36,685 per capita
Home Value
$153,800
Zillow: $161,799
Median Rent
$715/mo
23.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
50/100K
646/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.0%
84.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
15.4% 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?
B
3.1 / 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 $60,184 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,685. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 519 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Grafton is $153,800 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,799. Median rent is $715/month, with 23.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Grafton reports 50 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 646/100K.
Education
18.0% of adults in Grafton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
84.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grafton has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,128
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density1,251/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born5.7%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$60,184
Per Capita$36,685
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$1,027M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,100
Housing
A+
Home Value$153,800
Rent$715
Ownership65.0%
Zillow$161,799
Housing Units1,915
Rent Burden23.0%
Crime
F
Violent50/100K
Property646/100K
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,772/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain22.9 in/yr
Elevation817 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.0%
High School+84.4%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute15 min
Broadband81.2%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Grafton was founded in 1881.
The median home in Grafton was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Grand Forks International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.