Grafton, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Sullivan County County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
74 Population 569/sq mi density
$111,875 Median Income $48,865 per capita
$517,900 Home Value $387,564 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$111,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$517,900 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Grafton, VT

At a Glance

Median Income
$111,875
49% above
$48,865 per capita
Home Value
$517,900
84% above
Zillow: $387,564
Bachelor's Degree+
50.0%
48% above
84.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.5%
11% below
11.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

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)

Income
149%
Home Value
184%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
148%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Grafton a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Grafton residents earn a median household income of $111,875 , which is 49% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,865. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,202 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Grafton is $517,900 , 84% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $387,564. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

50.0% of adults in Grafton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% above the national average). 84.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Grafton has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population74
Median Age54.1 yrs
Density569/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born5.4%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$111,875
Per Capita$48,865
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,200M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117

Housing

A
Home Value$517,900
Rent
Ownership96.3%
Zillow$387,564
Housing Units55
Rent Burden32.1%

Health

Obesity28.5%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death8,143/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain40.3 in/yr
Elevation847 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+84.6%
Graduate+13.3%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute21 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Grafton was built in 1938.
35.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.486 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.