The Town FilesGrafton, Ohio
Village in Lorain County · population 5,895 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $216,100
- Household income
- $90,724
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 44 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 41.8
Grafton is a village of 5,895 people in Lorain County, Ohio. The median home is worth $216,100, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks easier by car than 97% of Ohio towns, more of a college town than 94% of Ohio towns, better for cycling than 80% of Ohio towns.
How Grafton ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Grafton is worth $216,100, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $90,724, which is more affordable than 67% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $1,089 a month. 78.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Grafton | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $216,100 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $1,089 | $914 |
| Median household income | $90,724 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 78.9% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Grafton
| People | Grafton | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.8 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.2% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 12.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.2% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.2% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 8.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.0% | — |
| Work from home | 7.6% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 26.7 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.2% | 90.9% |
Weather in Grafton
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 21.5°F. About 42.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 43.6 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 19 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 115 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Grafton since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 11, 1965 about 0.5 miles from the town center and killed 17. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 25 deaths and 565 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 24, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 58 times; the largest was 2.25 inches on March 28, 2020.
Severe weather in Lorain County since 1996
Lorain County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| February 15, 2005 | Severe Storm | DR-1580: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Lorain County
Lorain County had 98,291 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,721 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Grafton itself the ACS puts it at 5.9%.
Public schools in Grafton
6 public schools with 2,552 students, about 18.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midview High School | 9-12 | 735 | 16.7 |
| Midview North Elementary School | K-2 | 474 | 19.0 |
| Midview West Elementary School | 3-4 | 453 | 17.4 |
| Midview East Intermediate School | 5-6 | 409 | 20.5 |
| Midview Middle School | 7-8 | 408 | 17.7 |
| Little Middies PreSchool | PK-PK | 73 | 18.3 |
Towns near Grafton
- LaGrange, OH5.3 mi · 2,595 people · home $264,300
- North Ridgeville, OH7.1 mi · 35,280 people · home $270,100
- Elyria, OH7.6 mi · 52,656 people · home $156,100
- Olmsted Falls, OH8.6 mi · 8,582 people · home $239,300
- Oberlin, OH9.8 mi · 8,555 people · home $225,600
- Strongsville, OH10.5 mi · 46,491 people · home $298,300
- Berea, OH10.6 mi · 18,545 people · home $198,100
- North Olmsted, OH10.7 mi · 32,442 people · home $219,800
Grafton questions
Is Grafton, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Grafton scores better for retirees than 71% of Ohio towns and quieter than 54%. 10.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.8).
How much does a house cost in Grafton?
The median owner-occupied home in Grafton is valued at $216,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $90,724, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $1,089 a month.
What is the weather like in Grafton?
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 21.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.0 inches of precipitation a year and 43.6 inches of snow.
Does Grafton get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Grafton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 11, 1965. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)