Grafton, IL

Grafton, Illinois

Grafton, Illinois, in Jersey county, is 13 miles N of St. Charles, Missouri (center to center) and 24 miles N of St. Louis, Missouri. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Saint Louis metropolitan area. Grafton contains a population of approximately 609.

The People and Families of Grafton

In Grafton, about 56% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Grafton, which is home to many people who live alone.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Grafton had a median family income of $44,250.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in Grafton.

Grafton Housing

Grafton has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 63% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Rents in the city tend toward the low side for Illinois.

Commuting

In Grafton, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Grafton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Grafton, IL

Comparing Grafton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes

Grafton Almanac

Grafton Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Grafton Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Grafton residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Grafton, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Grafton High Schools (2004)

IL YOUTH CENTER - PERE MARQUETTE
2200 W MAIN ST
618-786-2371
A Non-traditional School
Serves 53 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Grafton Colleges

(List of All Illinois Colleges)

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