Population 13,191 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Grafton
Household size in Grafton
| Period | Grafton | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.73 | 2.47 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.53 | 2.44 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.39 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.74 | 2.38 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.09 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Grafton holds 2.74 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the northeast. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only 34 have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Grafton
| Period | Grafton | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.6 | 40.5 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.8 | 41.5 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.2 | 42.3 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.9 | 42.5 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.3 | +2.0 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Grafton skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 40.6 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Grafton
| Period | Grafton | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 11.9% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 11.9% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 11.2% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.9% of households in Grafton, well below the national share of 11.6%. Compared with other Ohio cities, Grafton has a lower share of single-parent households than most.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Grafton
Renters in Grafton
| Period | Grafton | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.1% | 31.7% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.6% | 33.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.8% | 34.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.4% | 33.5% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Grafton is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 14.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly four in ten owners (38.2%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 1.7 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Grafton
| Period | Grafton | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 10.3% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.9% of homes in Grafton are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 1.9 points, in line with the national trend. Only 33 of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Grafton
| Period | Grafton | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1963 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1964 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1964 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1966 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
The typical home in Grafton was built around 1979, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in the Cleveland area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1966. The median year built has moved up from 1968 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the east has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Grafton
| Period | Grafton | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $857 | $833 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $934 | $872 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $860 | $949 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,098 | $1,216 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$241 | +$383 | +$377 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Grafton costs $1,098 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $241 a month since 2006–10, up 28%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 23.1% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Grafton
Bachelor's degrees in Grafton
| Period | Grafton | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 27.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 28.6% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.5% | 30.8% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.1% | 34.5% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | +7.2 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Grafton have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 21.1%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.2 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Grafton
| Period | Grafton | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.1% | 87.9% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.8% | 88.9% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.4% | 90.3% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.5% | 91.8% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Grafton is close to the national rate: 90.5% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 5.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Grafton
| Period | Grafton | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 9.3% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 10.1% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 6.5% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Grafton is close to the national rate: 5.1% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.3 points, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Grafton compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton | 2.74 | 44.9 | 6.9% | 14.4% | 3.9% | 1979 | $1,098 | 21.1% | 90.5% | 5.1% |
| Brentwood Lake | 2.38 | 51.0 | 9.3% | 10.7% | 3.5% | 1962 | $1,045 | 10.5% | 78.0% | 4.3% |
| Eaton Estates | 2.23 | 56.2 | 3.2% | 4.6% | 2.0% | 1959 | $1,135 | 12.8% | 83.6% | 2.5% |
| North Eaton | 2.65 | 43.4 | 1.6% | 8.7% | 2.4% | 1979 | $1,264 | 10.8% | 85.5% | 4.5% |
| Lagrange | 2.64 | 43.9 | 7.2% | 18.4% | 5.3% | 1983 | $1,019 | 25.8% | 94.3% | 3.3% |
| Elyria | 2.35 | 41.3 | 13.5% | 36.6% | 8.6% | 1964 | $984 | 17.8% | 87.3% | 5.9% |
| Columbia Station | 2.52 | 46.9 | 5.3% | 6.8% | 2.9% | 1983 | $1,468 | 30.8% | 94.3% | 3.3% |
| Fields | 2.81 | 39.0 | 28.2% | 34.8% | 16.7% | 1964 | $932 | 9.8% | 77.9% | 15.1% |
| Valley City | 2.63 | 45.9 | 3.7% | 13.0% | 9.0% | 1983 | $1,763 | 38.7% | 96.2% | 3.3% |
| North Ridgeville | 2.62 | 41.8 | 10.1% | 10.2% | 4.4% | 1994 | $1,494 | 35.4% | 97.4% | 2.6% |
| Columbia Hills Corners | 1.80 | 59.9 | 10.4% | 9.1% | 1.4% | 1965 | $1,167 | 14.4% | 95.8% | 5.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Grafton. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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