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Grafton, Wisconsin

Introduction to Grafton, Wisconsin

Grafton, Wisconsin, in Ozaukee county, is located 19 miles N of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village contains a population of approximately 10,312.

Grafton History

Grafton was first explored by two Jesuit priests called Fathers Allouez and Dablon in 1670. The Potawatomi Indians inhabited in the area until late 1820s. Timothy Wooden and Jacob Eichler were the first white settlers of the village. They arrived in 1839. The village started developing by 1840. It was officially incorporated as a village in 1896. The economy of the village largely depended on the lumber industry.

Grafton and nearby Attractions

  • Milwaukee Art Museum
  • Pabst House
  • Charles Allis Art Museum
  • Harrington Beach State Park
  • Milwaukee Public Museum
  • Pike Lake State Park

Things To Do In Grafton

While in Grafton one can visit the Milwaukee Art Museum, Discovery World Museum of Science, Economics & Technology, Betty Brinn Children's Museum, and Patrick & Beatrice Haggerty Museum of Art. The Pike Lake State Park, Harrington Beach State Park, and Kettle Moraine State Forest provide amenities for several different types of recreational opportunities. There are some excellent golf courses nearby. These include the Edgewater Golf Club, Missing Links Golf Course, and Mee - Kwon Park Golf Course. The village hosts the Paramount Blues Festival each year in the month of September.

Grafton Transportation

Flights can be availed from General Mitchell International Airport.

Grafton Higher Education

Concordia University - Wisconsin, Marquette University, and Cardinal Stritch University provide higher education in the area.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyGrafton Low Rate of Poverty
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyGrafton Low Violent Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 9%Grafton Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 13%Grafton College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 13%Grafton Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 16%Grafton Well-Paid Single Men
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Grafton Low Property Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Grafton People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Grafton, WI

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men89
Male Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Women89
Age of the Population66
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Senior Citizens43
Female Share of the Population34
Racial Diversity28

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income810
College Educated Adults89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work76
Short Commute Times65
Public Transportation Use58
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built78
Affordability of Rents42
People Living Alone43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Affordability of Property Taxes32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime108
Low Property Crime98

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