At a Glance
Median Income
$88,634
$46,937 per capita
Home Value
$301,300
Zillow: $437,158
Median Rent
$1,162/mo
25.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
68/100K
1,195/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.4%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
11.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 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+
3.8 / 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 $88,634 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,937. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,167 business establishments, including 233 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Grafton is $301,300 , 7% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $437,158. Median rent is $1,162/month, with 25.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Grafton reports 68 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,195/100K. The murder rate is 8.5/100K.
Education
44.4% of adults in Grafton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% above the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grafton has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population12,274
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density2,303/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$88,634
Per Capita$46,937
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$7,073M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133
Housing
A+
Home Value$301,300
Rent$1,162
Ownership63.2%
Zillow$437,158
Housing Units5,846
Rent Burden25.8%
Crime
F
Violent68/100K
Property1,195/100K
Murder8.5/100K
Assault34/100K
Burglary42/100K
Health
Obesity30.5%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death4,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation763 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.4%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+15.9%
School Score7.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute25 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Grafton was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is General Mitchell International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
There are 233 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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