At a Glance
Median Income
$108,750
$64,330 per capita
Home Value
$911,300
Zillow: $781,310
Median Rent
$2,770/mo
18.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
131/100K
1,622/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.2%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
22.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.8%
10.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Graton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Graton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Graton a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Graton residents earn a median household income of $108,750 , which is 45% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $64,330. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 21,652 business establishments, including 1,311 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Graton is $911,300 , 223% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $781,310. Median rent is $2,770/month, with 18.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
Graton reports 131 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,622/100K.
Education
44.2% of adults in Graton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% above the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Graton has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population1,819
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density1,151/mi²
Male / Female41% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$108,750
Per Capita$64,330
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty22.2%
County GDP$39,448M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,373
Housing
D
Home Value$911,300
Rent$2,770
Ownership86.8%
Zillow$781,310
Housing Units732
Rent Burden18.0%
Crime
F
Violent131/100K
Property1,622/100K
Health
Obesity25.8%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death5,997/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain39.9 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation205 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.2%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+22.9%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 25% / D 71%
Commute27 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Graton was built in 1961.
23.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 1,311 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.
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