Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area
Grafton is a small city in Wisconsin with a population of 12,274. Residents earn $88,634 per year, which is 18% above the national average.
Based on current data, Grafton receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Grafton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Grafton is $88,634, 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 1.2%. Only 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Grafton is $301,300, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,162 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Grafton is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 87 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,179 per 100,000, 40% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 44.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Grafton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 93.8% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.2% |
| 54% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $88,634 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,937 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,133 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $138,207 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,167 |
| County GDP | $7,073M |
| Restaurants | 233 |
| Healthcare | 389 |
| Retail | 307 |
| Manufacturing | 179 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,433 |
| 141% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.80% |
| Commute Time | 24.5 min |
| Work from Home | 13.0% |
| Census Median | $301,300 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $437,158 |
| Median List Price | $522,450 |
| Median List Price | $522,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $278 |
| Homes Sold | 9 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 104.2% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 36 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,162 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,038 |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,433 |
| 141% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.80% |
| Obesity | 30.5% |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.6% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.0% |
| Depression | 23.9% |
| Mental Distress | 15.5% |
| Physical Distress | 10.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.7% |
| Premature Death | 4,855/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 96.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 389 |
| Total Violent | 86.7/100K |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 8.7/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 78.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,178.9/100K |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 60.7/100K |
| Theft | 1,118.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.5 inches |
| 7% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 763 ft (233 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,303/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3207°N, 87.9476°W |
| County FIPS | 55089 |
Winner: Republican by 10.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 44.4% |
| 32% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,303/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 389 |
| Restaurants | 233 |
| Retail Stores | 307 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 24.5 min |
| Work from Home | 13.0% |