Living in Grafton, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Grafton · Census data 2020–2024
Grafton has 1,354 residents with a median age of 43.1. The median household income is $81,563 (18% lower than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $267,300, the median rent is $1,243/month.
Grafton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Grafton at a glance
- Population
- 1,354
- Median age
- 43.1State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $81,563State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $267,300State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,243/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 83.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.7%
- Average commute
- 43 min
Is Grafton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 34% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the New Hampshire median; an average commute of 43 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 7.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Grafton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Grafton the median home value is $267,300, 20% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,243 per month, which is 18.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,679 a month in housing costs.
Grafton median household income
The median household income in Grafton is $81,563 and the income per person is $37,423. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Grafton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 689
- Owner-occupied
- 83.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.9%
- Vacant
- 22.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.54
Grafton demographics
- Population
- 1,354
- Median age
- 43.1
- Under 18
- 21%
- 65 and older
- 21%
- Households
- 534
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 7.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Grafton ›
Education in Grafton
24.7% of adults 25 and older in Grafton have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 8.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Grafton
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 43 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 19.9%
- Drive alone
- 74.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.2%
Grafton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton | 1,354 | $81,563 | $267,300 | $1,243 |
| Danbury | 1,451 | $71,685 | $240,700 | $1,281 |
| Alexandria | 1,983 | $89,194 | $323,300 | $1,135 |
| Springfield | 1,122 | $100,893 | $384,100 | $1,096 |
| Orange | 320 | $118,750 | $302,600 | — |
| Enfield | 4,475 | $95,474 | $390,800 | $1,181 |
| Canaan | 3,811 | $81,583 | $254,000 | $1,140 |
| Wilmot | 1,487 | $117,759 | $399,600 | $1,125 |
| Hill | 908 | $82,125 | $311,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Grafton, NH?
The median household income in Grafton is $81,563, 18% lower than the New Hampshire median of $99,031 (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 $267,300, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Grafton?
The median gross rent in Grafton is $1,243 per month, about 18.7% of household income.
Is Grafton, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 34% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the New Hampshire median; an average commute of 43 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 7.7%.
What is the median age in Grafton?
The median age in Grafton is 43.1 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Grafton?
The average commute to work in Grafton is 43 minutes; 19.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Grafton?
The unemployment rate in Grafton is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Grafton?
24.7% 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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