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Grafton, OH


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Grafton, Ohio

Grafton, Ohio, in Lorain county, is 7 miles SE of Elyria, Ohio (center to center) and 24 miles SW of Cleveland, Ohio. The village contains a population of approximately 2,302.

The People and Families of Grafton

In Grafton, about 61% of adults are married. Grafton has a large-family feeling.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Grafton had a median family income of $60,139. The typical family in Grafton is better off than most in Ohio. The village has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Grafton.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Grafton favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $7,000. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the village.

Grafton Housing

Grafton has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 83% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Grafton, 95% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the village -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyGrafton Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Grafton People in Middle Class or Better
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 8%Grafton Walking and Biking to Work
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Grafton Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Grafton Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Grafton Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Grafton, OH

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women98
Well-Paid Single Men98
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity44
Age of the Population34
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better109
Median Family Income99
College Educated Adults34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times66
Working at Home34
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built58
Affordability of Property Taxes34
Affordability of Rents34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
People Living Alone32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
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