Living in Grafton, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Grafton · Census data 2020–2024
Grafton has 4,618 residents with a median age of 37.8. The median household income is $40,402 (32% lower than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $74,600, the median rent is $512/month.
Grafton at a glance
- Population
- 4,618
- Median age
- 37.8State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $40,402State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $74,600State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $512/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 76.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.2%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Grafton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the West Virginia median; unemployment of 7.4%; a poverty rate of 24.9%.
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 $74,600, 78% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $512 per month, which is 28.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,105 a month in housing costs.
Grafton median household income
The median household income in Grafton is $40,402 and the income per person is $24,962. 24.9% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Grafton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,218
- Owner-occupied
- 76.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.9%
- Vacant
- 14.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.40
Grafton demographics
- Population
- 4,618
- Median age
- 37.8
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 19.8%
- Households
- 1,898
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 9.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Grafton ›
Education in Grafton
11.2% of adults 25 and older in Grafton have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 2.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Grafton
- Unemployment rate
- 7.4%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 12.5%
- Drive alone
- 67.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.2%
Grafton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton | 4,618 | $40,402 | $74,600 | $512 |
| Flemington | 240 | $62,188 | $85,000 | $980 |
| Newburg | 226 | $51,821 | $46,100 | $1,042 |
| White Hall | 946 | $76,667 | $286,700 | $1,060 |
| Pleasant Valley | 3,482 | $67,635 | $213,600 | $1,096 |
| Fairmont | 18,221 | $63,032 | $163,800 | $916 |
| Bridgeport | 9,252 | $100,022 | $291,600 | $1,105 |
| Philippi | 2,861 | $45,879 | $114,500 | $775 |
| Monongah | 837 | $50,875 | $77,300 | $998 |
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What is the median household income in Grafton, WV?
The median household income in Grafton is $40,402, 32% lower than the West Virginia median of $59,608 (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 $74,600, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Grafton?
The median gross rent in Grafton is $512 per month, about 28.9% of household income.
Is Grafton, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the West Virginia median; unemployment of 7.4%; a poverty rate of 24.9%.
What is the median age in Grafton?
The median age in Grafton is 37.8 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Grafton?
The average commute to work in Grafton is 23 minutes; 12.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Grafton?
The unemployment rate in Grafton is 7.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Grafton?
11.2% 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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