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Grafton, Massachusetts


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Grafton, Massachusetts

Grafton, Massachusetts, in Worcester county, is 7 miles SE of Worcester, Massachusetts (center to center) and 33 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Worcester metropolitan area. Grafton contains a population of approximately 14,894.

The People and Families of Grafton

In Grafton, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Grafton had a median family income of $66,396.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Grafton favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $6,500. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Grafton Housing

Grafton has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 72% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Grafton, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyGrafton Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Grafton Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Grafton, MA

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women97
Well-Paid Single Men97
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Male Share of the Population64
Female Share of the Population57
Age of the Population52
Racial Diversity47
Senior Citizens34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married85
Average Household Size65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults86
Median Family Income86
People in Middle Class or Better85
People Above Poverty74

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home97
Public Transportation Use65
Short Commute Times35
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built67
People Living Alone46
Affordability of Rents47
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime75

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