Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
17%
Grafton
Grafton, MA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,415
Population
19,889
Renter Mix
25% Rent
Grafton is pure postcard perfection centered on a charming town commons
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Situated just over eight miles southeast of Worcester sits the charming small town that is Grafton. The town itself displays all the idyllic characteristics of a classic New England setting: vibrant streetscapes, historic buildings in the Colonial style, and a gorgeous town center. Residents enjoy proximity to highly-rated schools, wildlife sanctuaries and parks, and a modest yet diverse selection of locally owned restaurants and shops. You can find incredible single-family home rentals in Grafton, and more affordable apartments as well.
Grafton residents enjoy both the intimacy of small-town living, but with a population of just over 20,000 the town is far from stifling. With nearby Worcester making for an easy getaway, and Boston only an hour’s drive away, you can enjoy the character and charm of New England while never being too far away from the conveniences of the city.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$114,589
Average: $140,784
Education
8,317
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,058
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Grafton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
25%
Non-Renters
75%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
38%
Other Education
62%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Grafton, MA is $1,415 for one bedroom, and $1,974 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Grafton has increased by 0.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,415/month
640 Sq Ft
House
$2,908/month
1,300 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,356/month
1,070 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Grafton, MA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
635 Students
North Street Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
566 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
279 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
261 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
469 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
905 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Upton State Forest
- Mass Audubon's Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
- EcoTarium
- Whitehall State Park
- Purgatory Chasm State Reservation
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Worcester Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.