At a Glance
Median Income
$88,352
$19,801 per capita
Home Value
$198,500
Zillow: $301,257
Median Rent
$1,048/mo
21.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
34/100K
241/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
85.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 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
3.2 / 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 $88,352 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,801. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,969 business establishments, including 542 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Grafton is $198,500 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $301,257. Median rent is $1,048/month, with 21.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Grafton reports 34 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 241/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
12.3% of adults in Grafton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
85.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grafton has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population5,665
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density1,149/mi²
Male / Female75% / 25%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$88,352
Per Capita$19,801
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$15,029M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072
Housing
A+
Home Value$198,500
Rent$1,048
Ownership79.3%
Zillow$301,257
Housing Units1,008
Rent Burden21.7%
Crime
F
Violent34/100K
Property241/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault17/100K
Burglary17/100K
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,275/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation813 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+85.0%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute28 min
Broadband95.9%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Grafton was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Cleveland-Hopkins International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 542 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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