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Grafton, West Virginia

Introduction to Grafton, West Virginia

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

Grafton History

Grafton is located in the Taylor County, which was founded in 1844. The city was named after John Grafton, who was a railroad engineer. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad arrived in the area in 1852. Grafton was chartered as a city on March 15, 1856. It became the county seat in 1878.

Grafton and nearby Attractions

  • Barbour County Historical Society Museum
  • Prickett's Fort State Park
  • Tygart Lake State Park
  • Valley Falls State Park
  • Pricketts Fort State Park

Things To Do In Grafton

Grafton city offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities. There are also several parks including Tygart Lake State Park, Pricketts Fort State Park, and Valley Falls State Park. History buffs should visit the local museums like Barbour County Historical Society Museum, and Marion County Historical Society Museum.

Grafton Transportation

One can avail of flights from Harrison/Marion Regional Airport.

Grafton Higher Education

Facilities for higher education can be availed through Alderson - Broaddus College, West Virginia Wesleyan College, and Salem International University.

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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