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Grafton, IA

Grafton, IA.

Population: 361 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$185,006
1-year appreciation
+5.7%
3-year appreciation
+18.4%
5-year appreciation
+37.9%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$185,421
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
+1.5%

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
46.0°F
Average high
56.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
36.3 in
Annual snowfall
46.9 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Harris Field (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-32 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,947
Median annual property tax
$1,478
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
52.2%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,852
Average weekly wage
$901
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Wholesale Trade, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2

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Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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