Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
25%
Grafton, WI
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,536
Population
12,716
Renter Mix
33% Rent
Timeless personality defines with historic Milwaukee suburb
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The suburban village of Grafton sits about twenty miles due north of Milwaukee, spanning the banks of the Milwaukee River. The community features a cozy Downtown district full of vintage buildings, giving the area a timeless character; this is where you’ll find the village’s best selection of unique cafes, taverns, specialty shops, and other locally-owned storefront businesses.
The riverfront features many of the most popular attractions, from the historic Grafton Flour Mill to the tranquil Veterans’ Memorial Park to the lively Milwaukee Ale House. Lake Michigan is just a stone’s throw away, allowing you to enjoy an afternoon at the water’s edge anytime. With direct access to Interstate 43, you can conveniently hop down to Milwaukee for work or leisure, and Chicago is easily within weekend trip distance.
Explore the City
Downtown Grafton's Lumberyard Plaza hosts various events year-round.
Small businesses fill Grafton's lively downtown area.
Veterans Memorial Park offers views of the Milwaukee River in Grafton.
Most Grafton homeowners live in single-family houses.
Grafton's Centennial Park features a colorful playground.
Grafton has many different home styles for residents to choose from.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$77,024
Average: $98,470
Education
4,673
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,248
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Grafton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
33%
Non-Renters
67%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
34%
Other Education
66%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Grafton, WI is $1,559 for a studio, $1,528 for one bedroom, $2,123 for two bedrooms, and $2,159 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Grafton has increased by 5.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,528/month
782 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Grafton, WI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
475 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
475 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
483 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
483 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
370 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
443 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
443 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
715 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
715 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Bratt Woods
- Lime Kiln Park
- Woodland Park
- Cedar Creek Park
- Kurtz Woods Natural Area
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- General Mitchell International
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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 June 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.