At a Glance
Median Income
$58,525
$34,421 per capita
Home Value
$173,000
Zillow: $206,717
Median Rent
$970/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
115/100K
796/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.7%
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
16.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
328 sunny days/yr
How Graham Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Graham's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Graham a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Graham residents earn a median household income of $58,525 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,421. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 614 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Graham is $173,000 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $206,717. Median rent is $970/month, with 27.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Graham reports 115 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 796/100K. The murder rate is 11.5/100K.
Education
21.7% of adults in Graham hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Graham has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population8,758
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density1,564/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,525
Per Capita$34,421
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty16.1%
County GDP$1,360M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,174
Housing
A+
Home Value$173,000
Rent$970
Ownership63.8%
Zillow$206,717
Housing Units3,835
Rent Burden27.7%
Crime
F
Violent115/100K
Property796/100K
Murder11.5/100K
Assault58/100K
Burglary104/100K
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death13,482/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days328/yr
Rain30.0 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,072 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.7%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 12%
Commute18 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Graham was founded in 1871.
The median home in Graham was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Mineral Wells Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.