Living in Grafton, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Grafton · Census data 2020–2024
Grafton has 12,445 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median household income is $89,861 (16% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $328,800, the median rent is $1,310/month.
Grafton at a glance
- Population
- 12,445
- Median age
- 41.5State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $89,861State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $328,800State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,310/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 61.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.2%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Grafton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 16% higher than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 3.7%.
Cons: Home values 23% higher than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
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 $328,800, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,310 per month, which is 28.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,050 a month in housing costs.
Grafton median household income
The median household income in Grafton is $89,861 and the income per person is $47,360. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Grafton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,769
- Owner-occupied
- 61.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.7%
- Vacant
- 3.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.23
Grafton demographics
- Population
- 12,445
- Median age
- 41.5
- Under 18
- 19.4%
- 65 and older
- 20.6%
- Households
- 5,575
- Foreign-born
- 3.8%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Grafton ›
Education in Grafton
47.2% of adults 25 and older in Grafton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 16.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Grafton
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 15%
- Drive alone
- 78.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.6%
Grafton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton | 12,445 | $89,861 | $328,800 | $1,310 |
| Cedarburg | 12,605 | $84,896 | $422,000 | $1,116 |
| Saukville | 4,267 | $79,730 | $299,600 | $942 |
| Thiensville | 3,299 | $95,685 | $352,100 | $1,281 |
| Port Washington | 12,645 | $81,948 | $296,300 | $1,008 |
| Mequon | 25,270 | $144,051 | $501,600 | $2,157 |
| Newburg | 1,287 | $78,214 | $261,900 | $1,094 |
| Bayside | 4,329 | $160,096 | $431,900 | $1,647 |
| Fredonia | 2,448 | $99,013 | $286,000 | $1,049 |
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What is the median household income in Grafton, WI?
The median household income in Grafton is $89,861, 16% higher than the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (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 $328,800, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Grafton?
The median gross rent in Grafton is $1,310 per month, about 28.1% of household income.
Is Grafton, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 16% higher than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 3.7%. Minuses: home values 23% higher than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
What is the median age in Grafton?
The median age in Grafton is 41.5 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Grafton?
The average commute to work in Grafton is 25 minutes; 15% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Grafton?
The unemployment rate in Grafton is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Grafton?
47.2% 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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