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See what Grafton, WI has to offer.

Who Lives Here

Grafton Demographics

Education

High School

15%

Associate's

23%

Bachelor's

19%

Master's

7%

Doctorate

35%

Family Size

2 people

52%

3 people

23%

4 people

18%

5 people

5%

6+ people

2%

Household Income

0-50k

34%

50-100k

36%

100-150k

18%

150-200k

6%

200k+

5%

Age

0-10

10%

10-20

12%

20-45

31%

45-65

27%

65+

19%

Getting Around Grafton

Grafton Transportation

Commute Time

0-15 Mins

37%

15-30 Mins

32%

30-40 Mins

15%

40-60 Mins

13%

60+ Mins

4%

Transportation Scores

Percentage: 4141

Walk Score®

Walkable

Yes

Say 4 of 6 renters

Has Sidewalks

Yes

Say 5 of 6 renters

Percentage: 4545

Bike Score®

Bike Friendly

Yes

Say 5 of 6 renters

What Renters Are Saying

Grafton Features

Area Has Kids Play Outside

Yes

Say 6 of 6 renters

Area Has Litter

No

Say 6 of 6 renters

Area Has Potholes

No

Say 6 of 6 renters

Good Place To Raise A Family

Yes

Say 6 of 6 renters

Maintained Yards

Yes

Say 6 of 6 renters

Noise Late At Night

No

Say 5 of 6 renters

Safe For Families

Yes

Say 5 of 6 renters

Busy Streets

No

Say 4 of 6 renters

Mostly Older Buildings

No

Say 4 of 6 renters

Near Downtown

Yes

Say 4 of 6 renters

Near Grocery Stores

Yes

Say 4 of 6 renters

Near Schools

Yes

Say 4 of 6 renters

Pet Friendly

Yes

Say 4 of 6 renters

Quiet Area

Yes

Say 4 of 6 renters

Tree Lined Streets

Yes

Say 4 of 6 renters

Nearby Parks

Yes

Say 3 of 6 renters

Well Lit

Yes

Say 3 of 6 renters

Near Highways

No

Say 4 of 6 renters

Nice Views

No

Say 4 of 6 renters

Mostly Newer Buildings

No

Say 5 of 6 renters

Grafton Education

Schools

Percentage: 5/55/5

School Score

How satisfied do renters feel with the schools in this area.

Top Schools in Grafton

10/10

Lincoln Elementary School

Grades PK, K-5 • Public

10/10

Richards Elementary School

Grades PK, K-5 • Public

9/10

Parkview Elementary School

Grades PK, K-5 • Public

9/10

Westlawn Elementary School

Grades PK, K-5 • Public

9/10

Stormonth Elementary School

Grades PK, K-4 • Public

8/10

Burleigh Elementary School

Grades PK, K-5 • Public

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Living in Grafton, WI

The small city of Grafton, Wisconsin is home to slightly more than 11,000 residents. Retirees account for a greater percentage of the population (17%) here than nationally (14%). Most residents own their homes in Grafton, and 35% of residents rent. Relatively high rent costs could play a role, as the average rent of $982/month is substantially higher than the state average of $873.

Workers are spread across a wide range of industries in Grafton, the most common four of which are manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and education. Combined, these industries account for 32% of the workforce in the city. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the city's residents work in management, making it the top profession in the city. With an average annual income of just over $81,000, Grafton workers take home more than their peers elsewhere in Wisconsin. Grafton's average income also compares favorably to the national average ($73,345). Grafton has a relatively large concentration of residents over the age of 25 who possess a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree (29%) compared to the national average (21%).

Grafton residents have an average commute of about 23 minutes. Many residents (50%) drive their car or truck to work, while public transportation is not used widely. Few commuters (2%) walk to work, though the number surpasses the national average.