What are the schools like in Grafton, VT?

Grafton is served primarily by Athens Grafton School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.1:1.

What is the median household income in Grafton?

The median household income in Grafton, VT is $105,625 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Grafton, VT?

Grafton has an average high temperature of 29.3°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 59.9 inches.

Grafton, VT Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Grafton, VT?

Grafton has a violent crime rate of 220.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1222.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Grafton, VT a Good Place to Live?

Grafton is a small town of 87 in Vermont, with a median household income of $105,625 .

Strengths: Grafton stands out for solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Grafton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Grafton city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Grafton metro area.

Metric	Grafton, VT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$551,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$105,625	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Grafton's violent crime rate is 220.3 per 100,000 residents — 42% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

220.3 /100k

Property Crime

1222.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Grafton is served primarily by Athens Grafton School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Grafton, VT	National Avg
School District	Athens Grafton School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	7.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	43.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	80.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Grafton sees average highs of 29.3°F in January and 82.5°F in July, with 44.9 inches of annual precipitation and 59.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Grafton, VT
Average High — January	29.3°F
Average High — July	82.5°F
Annual Precipitation	44.9"
Annual Snowfall	59.9"

Demographics

Metric	Grafton, VT	National Avg
Population	87	—
Median Age	54.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	13.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	5.7%	22.2%
65 and over	32.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Saxtons River, VT 5 mi Chester, VT 7 mi Bellows Falls, VT 8 mi North Walpole, NH 8 mi North Westminster, VT 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Grafton

Grafton, VT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

05146

Grafton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grafton, VT affordable or expensive?

Grafton has a median home value of $551,500 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $105,625.

What is the crime rate in Grafton, VT?

Grafton's violent crime rate is 220.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1222.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Grafton?

Public schools in Grafton are operated by Athens Grafton School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.1:1. 43.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Grafton, VT a good place to live?

Grafton, VT has a population of 87, a median household income of $105,625, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Grafton?

Grafton averages 29.3°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.9 inches with about 59.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Grafton?

Grafton, VT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 05146.

What is the population of Grafton?

The population of Grafton, Vermont is 87 with a median age of 54.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Grafton?

Key numbers for living in Grafton: median home $551,500, median household income $105,625, crime index 58 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Grafton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.