Grafton, OH

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.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
5,665 Population 1,149/sq mi density
$88,352 Median Income $19,801 per capita
$198,500 Home Value $301,257 Zillow
$1,048 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
51 Violent Crime/100K 509 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$88,352 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$198,500 home value, $1,048/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
51 violent crimes/100K (87% below avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $88,352
18% higher than US avg
Home Value $198,500
30% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 51/100K
87% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.3%
64% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,048
10% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.4%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.9%
47% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.9%
52% lower than US avg

How Grafton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population5,665
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density1,149/mi²
Male / Female75% / 25%
Largest GroupWhite 63%

Economy

A+
Median Income$88,352
Per Capita$19,801
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$15,029M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$198,500
Rent$1,048
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$301,257

Crime

F
Violent51/100K
Property509/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault51/100K
Burglary170/100K

Health

Obesity37.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.2%
Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain42.0 in/yr
Elevation813 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+85.0%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute28 min
EV Stations1
Libraries16

Is Grafton a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Grafton has a population of 5,665 with a density of 1,149 people per square mile. The median age is 42.5 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (62.7%), with 2.9% Hispanic, 20.7% Black.

Population

5,665
Total Population
1,149
People / sq mi
42.5yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
4.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 74.9%
Female 25.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Grafton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.6%
15% above US avg
Spanish9.4%
30% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Grafton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Grafton is $88,352, which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Grafton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$88,352
18% above US avg
Per Capita Income$19,801
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072
IRS Avg AGI$73,723

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.9%
52% below US avg
Establishments (County)6,969
County GDP$15,029M

Business (County)

Restaurants542
Healthcare693
Retail775
Manufacturing341

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,154
76% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.10%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.8 min
Work from Home6.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Grafton is $198,500, 30% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,048 (10% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $301,257.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$198,500
30% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$301,257
Median List Price$252,450

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$252,450
$/Sq Ft$106
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio93.3%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory4

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,048
10% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,154
76% above US avg
Effective Rate3.10%
In Grafton, 37.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.2% report depression. 26.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Grafton vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.4%
17% above US avg
Diabetes11.9%
Heart Disease6.2%
High Blood Pressure36.7%
Asthma9.5%
COPD6.2%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.8%
Physical Inactivity26.3%
Depression21.2%
Mental Distress17.2%
Physical Distress12.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.1%
Checkup Rate76.3%
Premature Death9,275/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access95.1%
Healthcare Facilities693
Grafton has a violent crime rate of 51 per 100,000 residents, 87% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 509 per 100,000 (74% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Grafton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent50.9/100K
87% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault50.9/100K

Property Crime

Total Property508.9/100K
74% below US avg
Burglary169.6/100K
Theft339.3/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson17.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)20

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Grafton has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.0 inches
10% above US avg
Snowfall43.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation813 ft (248 m)
Area4.9 sq mi (12.8 km²)
Population Density1,149/sq mi
Coordinates41.2841°N, 82.0300°W
County FIPS39093
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 12.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 5.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 52.4%
D 46.7%

Winner: Republican by 5.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.3%
64% below US avg
High School+85.0%
School Test Score5.90
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,149/sq mi
Total Area4.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries16
Healthcare Facilities693
Restaurants542
Retail Stores775

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)20
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.8 min
Work from Home6.9%

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