Grafton, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Taylor County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,671
Population
1,273/sq mi density
$38,872
Median Income
$24,504 per capita
$72,700
Home Value
$147,121 Zillow
$429
Median Rent
27.1% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$38,872 median income, 9.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,700 home value, $429/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$72,700
74% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$429/mo
63% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
76.5%
17% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,250
Median year built: 1938
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$72,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$147,121
Redfin Median Sale
$100,000
Median Sale Price
$100,000
Median List Price
$139,950
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
76.5%
Owner-Occupied
23.5%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$714/mo
1 Bedroom
$766/mo
2 Bedroom
$945/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,231/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,380/mo
Census median rent:
$429/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$100,000
Median Days on Market
143 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
33.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$47
Active Inventory
6
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
13% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
76.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $72,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $147,121 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $100,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $100,000 |
| Median List Price | $139,950 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $47 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $429 |
| FMR Studio | $714 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $766 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $945 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,231 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,380 |
Market
| Days on Market | 143 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Active Inventory | 6 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $47 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 76.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 23.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 76.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,250 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Rent Burden | 27.1% |