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Grafton
  • Suburb of Milwaukee, WI
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Suburb
Milwaukee

Grafton

#5 in Best Places to Live in Ozaukee County
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B+
    Grafton is a suburb of Milwaukee with a population of 12,081. Grafton is in Ozaukee County and is one of the best places to live in Wisconsin. Living in Grafton offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Grafton and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Grafton are highly rated.
    About Grafton...
    Population
    12,081
    Suburb of
    Milwaukee
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $250,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $942
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      33%
    • Own
      67%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      25.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      8.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      8.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      8.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      67.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,120.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      34.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      22%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      16%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      29%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      34%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      20%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      11%
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    Working in Grafton

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $77,518
    National
    $69,021
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