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Grafton

#4 in Best Places to Live in Ozaukee County
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Milwaukee, WI
  • 21 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      A-
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      A-
    8. Weather
      B-
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      A-
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    Grafton is a suburb of Milwaukee with a population of 11,627. 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
    11,627

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $223,500
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $931
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      34%
    • Own
      66%
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    Grafton Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      25.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      25.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      8.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      17.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,123.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      25.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      13%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      32%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      21%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      13%

    Working in Grafton

    Jobs
    A-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $72,483
    National
    $55,322
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    Grafton Reviews

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    There is a strong resemblance between Grafton 2017 and Mequon 2000. Grafton still has that rural charm while supplying all the amenities with a mix of big box stores and boutiques. There is so much growth and expansion happening, it's amazing to watch it develop. With a hospital in the middle of the community it's hard not to see the appeal of living there. Best of all, the city just approved a nearly 40 million dollar referendum for the school district. Historically, when cities starts investing money into schools you know that will drive property values up. Young people who are buying now will see a nice return on investment. Investing in Grafton is smart choice right now because if it's anything like Mequon circa 2000 (and it's the spitting image) property values will continue to climb as the city invest more into building a strong, well developed community. While Grafton is up-and-coming, it'll win you over with the high standard of living, great schools, and tasteful curb appeal!
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    Good Schools, Safe neighborhood. Family friendly with a variety of shopping options from Costco to Meijers. Multiple grocery stores from Sendiks(Upscale) to Aldi
    Grafton is a quiet suburban area of Milwaukee. It is safe, the schools are fantastic, and is a perfect place to raise a family. The real estate is up and coming with new stores and features being added to Grafton. The only thing I would change is the time when stores close (around 9 pm for most) and that deters any night life.