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Grafton, OH

Grafton, OH.

Population: 14,721 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Grafton, OH is $320,910 — up 5.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $247,500 after a median 39.5 days on market. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$320,910

Median home value

+5.7%

1-year change

39.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$320,910
1-year appreciation
+5.7%
3-year appreciation
+17.2%
5-year appreciation
+33.0%
10-year appreciation
+90.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$320,910
House Price Index (state)
353.3 (+4.7% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$247,500
Median list price
$255,000
Median price per sqft
$151
1-year sale-price change
-29.3%
Median days on market
39.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
36
Sale-to-list ratio
101.0%
1-year forecast
+2.5%
New listings (monthly)
18

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$920/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,040/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,260/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,620/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,730/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.90/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
7
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Schools include
Midview North Elementary School, Midview West Elementary School, Midview High School, Midview Middle School, Midview East Intermediate School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 16% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
33.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 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)

Average annual temperature
54.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.1 in
Annual snowfall
21.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
37
Days with Good air quality
221
Days with Moderate air quality
22
Highest AQI recorded (year)
90

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
36,755
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
38,612

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park (24 mi)
National parks include
Cuyahoga Valley National Park, James A Garfield National Historic Site, First Ladies National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
35
Nearest airport
Mole Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL, UH ST JOHN MEDICAL CENTER, UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS - ELYRIA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,027 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Housing built before 1970
43.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.2%
Median annual property tax
$3,435
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
77.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
82,497
Average weekly wage
$997
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,071

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

How it compares

GraftonState medianUS median
Median home value$320,910$225,539$289,727
Median sale price$247,500$242,250$325,000
Median days on market40 days45 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,435$1,962$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, OH?
$320,910.
What is the median sale price in Grafton, OH?
$247,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Grafton, OH?
Median days on market: 39.5 days.
What is typical rent in Grafton, OH?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,260/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Grafton, OH?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather, coldWave.
Is Grafton, OH in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Grafton, OH?
Risk to homes is higher than 16% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Grafton, OH?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Grafton, OH?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Grafton, OH?
7 schools (2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Grafton, OH walkable?
Walkability index: 8.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Grafton, OH?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Grafton, OH?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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