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Grafton, ND

Grafton, ND.

Population: 4,994 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Grafton, ND is $167,788 — up 5.0% over the past year. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with icestorm, winterweather, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$167,788

Median home value

+5.0%

1-year change

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$167,788
1-year appreciation
+5.0%
3-year appreciation
+7.0%
5-year appreciation
+25.2%
10-year appreciation
+38.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$167,788
House Price Index (state)
453.0 (+6.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
20
New listings (monthly)
4

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
91.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
11.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
CENTURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, GRAFTON HIGH SCHOOL, GRAFTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, winterWeather, coldWave, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 37% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
46.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

USDA plant hardiness zone
4a (extreme annual low -30 to -25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Hutson Field (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Grand Forks Air Force Base (RDR) (28 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
UNITY MEDICAL CENTER
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-56 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,972
Housing built before 1970
43.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,752
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
65.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,721
Average weekly wage
$1,082
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Finance & Insurance, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
5

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

GraftonState medianUS median
Median home value$167,788$247,781$289,727
Median annual property tax$1,752$1,250$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Grafton, ND?
$167,788.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Grafton, ND?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, winterWeather, coldWave, hail.
What is the wildfire risk in Grafton, ND?
Risk to homes is higher than 37% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Grafton, ND?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Grafton, ND?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Grafton, ND?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Grafton, ND?
Regional Price Parity: 91.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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