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Grafton, WV


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Grafton, West Virginia

Grafton, West Virginia, in Taylor county, is 76 miles S of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The city contains a population of approximately 5,489.

The People and Families of Grafton

In Grafton, about 49% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Grafton, which is home to many people who live alone.

The city has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. Grafton boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Grafton had a median family income of $28,661.

Political Inclinations

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

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in the city.

Grafton Housing

Grafton has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 70% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the city might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Rents in Grafton tend toward the low side for West Virginia.

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 West Virginia):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyGrafton Affordability of Rents
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyGrafton Low Property Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyGrafton Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Grafton Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Grafton, WV

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens108
Female Share of the Population96
Age of the Population94
Children Under 5 Years Old26
Male Share of the Population25
Racial Diversity15
Well-Paid Single Men13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married35
Average Household Size38

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults14
People Above Poverty12
People in Middle Class or Better12
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use57
Short Commute Times55
Working at Home24
Walking and Biking to Work24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes107
People Living Alone97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Housing Recently Built12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime107
Low Violent Crime107

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