Ohio · Metropolitan Area
Grafton is a small city in Ohio with a population of 5,665. Residents earn $88,352 per year, which is 18% above the national average.
Based on current data, Grafton receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Grafton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Grafton is $88,352, 18% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Grafton is $198,500, 30% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,048 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Grafton is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 51 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 509 per 100,000, 74% below the national average.
12.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Grafton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches, including 43.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 90.6% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.4% |
| 30% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $88,352 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $19,801 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,072 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,723 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.9% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,969 |
| County GDP | $15,029M |
| Restaurants | 542 |
| Healthcare | 693 |
| Retail | 775 |
| Manufacturing | 341 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,154 |
| 76% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.10% |
| Commute Time | 27.8 min |
| Work from Home | 6.9% |
| Census Median | $198,500 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $301,257 |
| Median List Price | $252,450 |
| Median List Price | $252,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $106 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.3% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,048 |
| 10% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,154 |
| 76% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.10% |
| Obesity | 37.4% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.9% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.7% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.3% |
| Depression | 21.2% |
| Mental Distress | 17.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.3% |
| Premature Death | 9,275/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 693 |
| Total Violent | 50.9/100K |
| 87% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 50.9/100K |
| Total Property | 508.9/100K |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 169.6/100K |
| Theft | 339.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 17.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.0 inches |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 43.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 813 ft (248 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,149/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2841°N, 82.0300°W |
| County FIPS | 39093 |
Winner: Republican by 5.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,149/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 16 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 693 |
| Restaurants | 542 |
| Retail Stores | 775 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Avg Commute | 27.8 min |
| Work from Home | 6.9% |