Graton, CA

Full City Profile · California · Sonoma County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,819 Population 1,151/sq mi density
$108,750 Median Income $64,330 per capita
$911,300 Home Value $780,755 Zillow
$2,770 Median Rent 18.0% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$108,750 median income, 1.8% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$911,300 home value, $2,770/mo rent
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
44.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Graton, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$108,750
45% above
$64,330 per capita
Home Value
$911,300
223% above
Zillow: $780,755
Median Rent
$2,770/mo
138% above
18.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
44.2%
31% above
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
22.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.8%
20% below
10.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

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)

Income
145%
Home Value
323%
Rent
238%
Poverty
179%
Bachelor's
131%
Unemployment
50%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Graton a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
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 1.8% (50% 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 $780,755. 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.

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 (15°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.

Data Overview

People

Population1,819
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density1,151/mi²
Male / Female41% / 60%
Foreign Born4.6%
Veterans5.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$108,750
Per Capita$64,330
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty22.2%
County GDP$39,448M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,373

Housing

D
Home Value$911,300
Rent$2,770
Ownership86.8%
Zillow$780,755
Housing Units732
Rent Burden18.0%

Health

Obesity25.8%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death5,997/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain33.8 in/yr
AQI19 (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.
6.3% of the population has a disability.
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.