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Grafton, WI

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Timeless personality defines with historic Milwaukee suburb

Suburb Commuter Interstate Lake River Safe Low Crime Schools Family Friendly

The suburban village of Grafton sits about twenty miles due north of Milwaukee, spanning the banks of the Milwaukee River. The community features a cozy Downtown district full of vintage buildings, giving the area a timeless character; this is where you’ll find the village’s best selection of unique cafes, taverns, specialty shops, and other locally-owned storefront businesses.

The riverfront features many of the most popular attractions, from the historic Grafton Flour Mill to the tranquil Veterans’ Memorial Park to the lively Milwaukee Ale House. Lake Michigan is just a stone’s throw away, allowing you to enjoy an afternoon at the water’s edge anytime. With direct access to Interstate 43, you can conveniently hop down to Milwaukee for work or leisure, and Chicago is easily within weekend trip distance.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Grafton, WI is $1,255 for a studio, $1,279 for one bedroom, $1,889 for two bedrooms, and $1,938 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Grafton has increased by 2.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,279/month
718 Sq Ft
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Transportation

44

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

43

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Woodview Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

475 Students

8
out of 10

Kennedy Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

483 Students

7
out of 10

Grafton Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

370 Students

Rating Unavailable

John Long Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

443 Students

9
out of 10

Grafton High

Public

Grades 9-12

715 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Bratt Woods
  • Lime Kiln Park
  • Woodland Park
  • Cedar Creek Park
  • Kurtz Woods Natural Area

Airports

  • General Mitchell International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.