Living in Grafton, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Grafton · Census data 2020–2024
Grafton has 734 residents with a median age of 52.2. The median household income is $105,417 (26% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $275,800, the median rent is $629/month.
Grafton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Grafton at a glance
- Population
- 734
- Median age
- 52.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $105,417State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $275,800State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $629/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 87%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.6%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Grafton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 26% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 0.7%; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: Home values 5% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Grafton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Grafton the median home value is $275,800, 17% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $629 per month, which is 21.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,125 a month in housing costs.
Grafton median household income
The median household income in Grafton is $105,417 and the income per person is $49,346. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Grafton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 464
- Owner-occupied
- 87%
- Renter-occupied
- 13%
- Vacant
- 35.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.44
35.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Grafton has many vacation and second homes.
Grafton demographics
- Population
- 734
- Median age
- 52.2
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 28.1%
- Households
- 301
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 12.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Grafton ›
Education in Grafton
37.6% of adults 25 and older in Grafton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 16.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Grafton
- Unemployment rate
- 0.7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 28.8%
- Drive alone
- 57.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.4%
Grafton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton | 734 | $105,417 | $275,800 | $629 |
| Elsah | 708 | $98,125 | $221,400 | $1,406 |
| Otterville | 126 | $65,991 | $66,000 | — |
| Portage Des Sioux | 340 | $62,188 | $173,000 | $800 |
| Brussels | 214 | $55,875 | $131,700 | — |
| Fieldon | 200 | $61,667 | $91,300 | — |
| Godfrey | 17,712 | $94,543 | $192,200 | $1,153 |
| Jerseyville | 7,445 | $73,529 | $143,900 | $869 |
| Old Jamestown | 20,651 | $99,521 | $236,100 | $1,835 |
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What is the median household income in Grafton, IL?
The median household income in Grafton is $105,417, 26% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Grafton?
The median home value in Grafton is $275,800, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Grafton?
The median gross rent in Grafton is $629 per month, about 21.7% of household income.
Is Grafton, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 26% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 0.7%; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: home values 5% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Grafton?
The median age in Grafton is 52.2 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Grafton?
The average commute to work in Grafton is 29 minutes; 28.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Grafton?
The unemployment rate in Grafton is 0.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Grafton?
37.6% of adults in Grafton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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