Living in Graford, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Graford · Census data 2020–2024
Graford has 654 residents with a median age of 32.7. The median household income is $60,938 (22% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $127,500, the median rent is $950/month.
Graford is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Graford at a glance
- Population
- 654
- Median age
- 32.7State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $60,938State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $127,500State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $950/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 84.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.3%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Graford a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 11%; a poverty rate of 14.1%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Graford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Graford the median home value is $127,500, 62% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,850 a month in housing costs.
Graford median household income
The median household income in Graford is $60,938 and the income per person is $30,217. 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Graford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 247
- Owner-occupied
- 84.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.4%
- Vacant
- 10.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.96
Graford demographics
- Population
- 654
- Median age
- 32.7
- Under 18
- 34.7%
- 65 and older
- 15.3%
- Households
- 221
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Graford ›
Education in Graford
14.3% of adults 25 and older in Graford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 2.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Graford
- Unemployment rate
- 11%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 7.4%
- Drive alone
- 83.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.7%
Graford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graford | 654 | $60,938 | $127,500 | $950 |
| Palo Pinto | 208 | $50,278 | $161,200 | — |
| Perrin | 249 | $67,569 | — | $992 |
| Mineral Wells | 15,244 | $55,929 | $161,300 | $1,077 |
| Cool | 159 | $87,614 | $428,000 | $2,150 |
| Garner | 493 | $128,750 | $426,000 | $1,672 |
| Bryson | 659 | $75,779 | $58,400 | $1,098 |
| Millsap | 433 | $56,477 | $210,200 | $1,000 |
| Jacksboro | 4,334 | $55,040 | $259,700 | $760 |
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What is the median household income in Graford, TX?
The median household income in Graford is $60,938, 22% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Graford?
The median home value in Graford is $127,500, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Graford?
The median gross rent in Graford is $950 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Graford, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 11%; a poverty rate of 14.1%.
What is the median age in Graford?
The median age in Graford is 32.7 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Graford?
The average commute to work in Graford is 27 minutes; 7.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Graford?
The unemployment rate in Graford is 11% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Graford?
14.3% of adults in Graford 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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