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City · 12,445 residents · Ozaukee County, Wisconsin

Grafton , Wisconsin

In Grafton, a typical home is worth $328,800 and typical rent is $1,310 a month. Compared with all of Ozaukee County, the typical home value is 16% lower, typical rent is 14% higher, and the share of households that own their home is 12 points lower.

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  • Typical home value

    $328,800

    16% below the county

    23% above Wisconsin

    • Grafton
    • Ozaukee
    • Wisconsin

  • Typical rent

    $1,310a month

    14% above the county

    21% above Wisconsin

    • Grafton
    • Ozaukee
    • Wisconsin

  • Typical household income

    $89,861a year

    7% below the county

    16% above Wisconsin

    • Grafton
    • Ozaukee
    • Wisconsin

  • Households that own their home

    61%

    12 points below the county

    7 points below Wisconsin

    • Grafton
    • Ozaukee
    • Wisconsin

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Average 2020–2024

Market now, with Zillow data

Zillow data
Typical home value
$463,107
6% more than 12 months ago
Typical rent
$2,016 a month

From Zillow (ZHVI/ZORI), September 2026. The Census figures above are 5-year averages (2020–2024).

Grafton is in Ozaukee County. The FHA loan limit ($541,287 for a one-unit home), the fair market rents and the help on this page are those of all of Ozaukee County. See the county

Data updated: October 1, 2026 11 official sources

Only here

What sets Grafton apart

What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.

  1. Nearby, in Brown Deer, the typical home value is $239,300: 27% less than in Grafton ($328,800).

  2. Nearby, in Port Washington, the typical rent is $1,008: 23% less than in Grafton ($1,310).

  3. 61% of households in Grafton own their home, against 73% in Ozaukee County.

  4. The typical home in Grafton is worth $328,800, 16% less than in Ozaukee County as a whole ($390,200).

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).

The homes here

Housing in Grafton

What homes there are in Grafton, what they cost, how that changed and how people live, from Census figures (2020–2024).

What homes there are

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2020–2024

Kind of home

No kind of home is the majority in Grafton; the largest group, detached houses, adds up to 47%, less than in Ozaukee County (66%).

Year built

The typical home in Grafton was built in 1986, 8 years after the typical one in Ozaukee County.

All homes, occupied or empty. A figure the Census cannot measure precisely enough here is not shown.

Census tables: B25024, B25034, B25035, B25041

What it costs here

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2020–2024

Value of owner-occupied homes
Monthly rent with utilities

With a mortgage

$2,050 a month

Ozaukee County: $2,090 a month

Without a mortgage

$713 a month

Ozaukee County: $780 a month

Owners with a mortgage

64%

Ozaukee County: 64%

Owning costs about the same in Grafton as in Ozaukee County: with a mortgage, $2,050 a month; without one, $713.

Value: what owners think their home is worth. Rent: rent plus utilities, for homes of every size. The FHA limit is the most an FHA loan (Federal Housing Administration) lends for a one-unit home; the fair market rent (FMR) is the one HUD uses for housing vouchers.

Census tables: B25075, B25063, B25088, B25081

How it changed

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2015–2019 and 2020–2024

Change since 2015–2019

Much as in Ozaukee County, the typical home value in Grafton rose 40% since 2015–2019.

The typical rent in Grafton rose 37% over the same time; in Ozaukee County, it rose 25%.

Here income did not keep up with housing: it rose 18%, while home values changed +40% and rent +37%.

Change between two 5-year periods that do not overlap, in each period's dollars, not adjusted for inflation.

Census tables: B25077, B25064, B19013

How people live

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2020–2024

MeasureGraftonOzaukee CountyWisconsinUnited States
Rental vacancy Unreliable estimateUnreliable estimate4.5%5.5%
Homeowner vacancy Unreliable estimateUnreliable estimate0.5%0.9%
More than one person per room Unreliable estimate0.7%1.7%3.4%
People per household 2.232.382.332.53
Drive alone 78%74%74%69%
Carpool 6%6%7%9%
Public transit Unreliable estimateUnreliable estimate1%3%
Walk or bike Unreliable estimate2%3%3%
Work from home 15%18%13%15%
Other means Unreliable estimate1%1%2%
Typical commute Unreliable estimate20 to 29 minutes10 to 19 minutes20 to 29 minutes

On average, a household in Grafton has 2.23 people, fewer than in Ozaukee County (2.38).

To get to work, 78% of workers in Grafton drive alone; in Ozaukee County, 74%.

Vacancy: empty homes offered for rent or for sale. Rooms: every room in the home, not only bedrooms. Commute: the minute range of the typical worker.

Census tables: B25004, B25003, B25014, B25010, B08301, B08303

Do the math

What would you pay each month for a home in Grafton?

A typical home costs more than the typical income allows

We start with a typical home in Grafton, worth $328,800, an FHA loan with 3.5% down and the latest average rate (7.18%). That payment would take 38% of the typical household income in Grafton, which is $89,861 a year. For that payment to be 28% of income, a household would need to earn about $121,453 a year.

The calculator's FHA and conventional loan limits are those of all of Ozaukee County.

Your numbers

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Down payment
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That is $11,508 (3.5% of the price). The usual minimum for this loan is 3.5%.

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Term

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Estimated monthly payment

Local data

$2,834

at 7.18% · 30 years

Loan amount
$322,845
Total interest
$464,498
Paid off in
November 2056

Includes $5,553 FHA upfront mortgage insurance premium.

Does it fit the income?

  • Comfortable

    up to $2,097 a month

  • Tight

    $2,097 to $2,696 a month

  • Hard

    more than $2,696 a month

    Your payment · 38%

Compared with the typical household income in Grafton ($89,861 a year). Reference: HUD calls paying more than 30% of income for housing a cost burden.

Show the result as
per month$2,834
Principal & interest$2,187
Property tax$364
Home insurance$137
FHA mortgage insurance (MIP)$145

You need at least $11,508 for the down payment, plus closing costs.

Next step

This is an estimate to give you an idea, not a loan offer. Your real payment depends on your rate, your credit, and the insurance and taxes on the home you buy.

The city and its county

Grafton and Ozaukee County

Grafton is in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. The U.S. Census Bureau publishes its own numbers for the city: home values, rent, household income, how many households own their home and the property tax. They are American Community Survey estimates (average 2020–2024).

Grafton's own numbers

Typical home value
$328,800
Typical monthly rent
$1,310
Typical yearly household income
$89,861
Households that own their home
61%
Effective property tax rate
1.33%

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (average 2020–2024).

Numbers for all of Ozaukee County

FHA limit, one-unit home
$541,287
Conventional limit, one unit
$832,750
HUD fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,263
Price change over 5 years (FHFA)
+49%
Homes in a high flood-risk zone
2.1%

HUD, FHFA and FEMA don't publish these numbers by city.

Other numbers are not published by city, only for the whole county: FHA and conventional loan limits, HUD’s fair market rents, FHFA’s price index and FEMA’s flood data. On this page, those numbers always say they are for all of Ozaukee County.

Everything about Ozaukee County

Buying

Buying a home in Grafton

A typical home in Grafton is worth $328,800: 16% below the county and 23% above Wisconsin. With the typical household income in Grafton ($89,861 a year), a typical home costs 3.7 times what the household earns in a year.

Years of income to pay for a typical home

The typical home value divided by the typical household income for one year. The lower it is, the less buying weighs.

  • Grafton 3.7 years
  • Ozaukee 4.0 years
  • Wisconsin 3.4 years
  • United States 4.1 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Average 2020–2024

How prices have changed in Ozaukee County

According to FHFA’s house price index, home prices in Ozaukee County rose 81% in the 10 years through 2025.

FHFA does not publish this index by city: these are the numbers for all of Ozaukee County.

Period County Wisconsin U.S.
Last year (2025) +5.2% +5.4% +2.9%
5 years (2020–2025) +49% +57% +47%
10 years (2015–2025) +81% +96% +85%

The index follows the price of the same homes over time (sales and appraisals with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans). It is not the average price of a home. FHFA considers its annual county indexes experimental. Source: FHFA, 2025 data

Grafton next to Ozaukee County, Wisconsin and the U.S.

Three numbers side by side. “Typical” means the median: half are above it and half below.

Typical home value
  • Grafton $328,800
  • Ozaukee $390,200
  • Wisconsin $266,500
  • United States $332,700
Typical monthly rent
  • Grafton $1,310
  • Ozaukee $1,154
  • Wisconsin $1,087
  • United States $1,413
Typical yearly household income
  • Grafton $89,861
  • Ozaukee $96,996
  • Wisconsin $77,485
  • United States $80,734
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Grafton next to Ozaukee County and Wisconsin
Measure Grafton Ozaukee County Wisconsin U.S.
Typical home value $328,800 $390,200 $266,500 $332,700
Typical monthly rent $1,310 $1,154 $1,087 $1,413
Typical yearly household income $89,861 $96,996 $77,485 $80,734
Households that own their home 61% 73% 68% 65%
Typical yearly property tax $4,360 $4,631 $3,792 $3,119
Effective property tax rate 1.33% 1.19% 1.42% 0.94%
Renters with high rent for their income 48% 43% 44% 51%

“Typical” means the median: half are above and half are below. ▲ and ▼ say whether the city is above or below Ozaukee County. “High rent” is the Census measure: renter households that pay 30% or more of their income in rent.

Four ways to pay for a typical home in Grafton

For a typical $328,800 home in Grafton, at Freddie Mac's average rate (7.18% as of November 5, 2026) over 30 years. The monthly payment adds principal and interest, Grafton's typical property tax, an example home insurance and mortgage insurance when it applies.

  • FHA, 3.5% down $2,834a month

    Least cash to close
    Down payment
    $11,508
    Cash to close
    $21,372
    Rate
    7.18%
    Mortgage insurance
    FHA MIP · $145

  • Conventional, 5% down $2,774a month

    Down payment
    $16,440
    Cash to close
    $26,304
    Rate
    7.18%
    Mortgage insurance
    PMI · $156

  • Conventional, 20% down, no PMI $2,283a month

    Down payment
    $65,760
    Cash to close
    $75,624
    Rate
    7.18%
    Mortgage insurance
    None

  • ITIN, 15% down (example) $2,587a month

    Down payment
    $49,320
    Cash to close
    $59,184
    Rate
    8.18%
    Mortgage insurance
    None

The option that asks for the least cash to close is FHA, 3.5% down.

  • Cash to close = down payment plus 3% of the price in closing costs (example).
  • Minimum score: FHA requires 580 or higher for the minimum down payment (HUD Handbook 4000.1). * Fannie Mae requires 620 when a loan is underwritten by hand; its automated system has no fixed minimum.
  • The ITIN row is an example with a rate 1 percentage point higher: ITIN loans follow no federal rule and each lender sets its own down payment and rate. Nothing in this table promises an approval.

How much house can I afford? Estimate closing costs

Taxes and floods

Two costs that change from place to place

Property tax and flood insurance raise or lower what you pay each month. Here are the numbers for Grafton and for Ozaukee County.

Property tax

Effective rate in Grafton

1.33%of the home’s value each year

$4,360 a year for the typical owner in Grafton.

  • Grafton 1.33%
  • Ozaukee 1.19%
  • Wisconsin 1.42%

What Wisconsin publishes Lottery and Gaming Credit for your primary residence (Wisconsin Department of Revenue)

Exemptions and deadlines in Wisconsin

Flood risk in Ozaukee County

FEMA does not publish these numbers by city: they are for all of Ozaukee County.

Homes in the high-risk zone
2.1%
520
Of those, with NFIP insurance
45%
County Wisconsin U.S.
Homes in the high-risk zone 2.1% 1.4% 3.5%
Of those, with NFIP insurance 45% 19% 48%

Most homeowners insurance policies do not cover flood damage.

Look up your address on FEMA’s map

Renting

Renting in Grafton

Typical rent in Grafton is $1,310 a month: 14% above the county. In Grafton, 48% of renter households pay 30% or more of their income in rent.

HUD publishes a fair market rent for all of Ozaukee County, by unit size. To pay the 2-bedroom one ($1,263 a month) without spending more than 30% of your income, you would need to earn $24.29 an hour working full time.

HUD fair market rent for all of Ozaukee County

What you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income, working full time.

Size Fair rent a month Hourly wage Yearly income
Studio $985 $18.94 $39,400
1 bedroom $1,060 $20.38 $42,400
2 bedrooms $1,263 $24.29 $50,520
3 bedrooms $1,553 $29.87 $62,120
4 bedrooms $1,664 $32.00 $66,560

Includes basic utilities. It isn't the lowest or highest rent: it's a reference point. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027

By ZIP code

Fair market rent by ZIP code in Grafton

HUD also publishes a fair market rent for each ZIP code (Small Area FMR, fiscal year 2027). Grafton is in ZIP code 53024.

For 2 bedrooms it is $1,280: $17 more than the fair market rent for Ozaukee County ($1,263).

  • 53024 $1,280$1,570

1 of these ZIP codes crosses the city line: HUD sets the rent by ZIP code, not by city. A ZIP code counts for Grafton when at least 50% of its land is inside the city or it covers at least 15% of the city (Census 2020 boundaries). Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Source: Census Bureau ZCTA-to-place relationship file Data from 2020 data Census Bureau ZCTA-to-place relationship file

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Low-income apartments

Low-income apartments in Grafton

HUD lists 2 buildings with rents for lower incomes in Grafton. These are the largest.

  • Manchester Heights 642 Maple St, Grafton 53024 68 homes, 67 low-income · For older adults (262) 377-5804
  • The Berkshire 1004 Beech St, Grafton 53024 66 homes, 59 low-income · 1 bd: 28 · 2 bd: 38 · In service since 2002

See all 13 buildings in Ozaukee County Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026

Free help

Help to buy or rent in Grafton

You do not have to do this alone. A HUD-approved housing counseling agency helps for free or at low cost: getting ready to buy, understanding your credit, or solving a problem with your rent.

We found no HUD-approved agencies with an office in Ozaukee County. The nearest ones are below; many serve by phone or online.

A man smiles on a bench outside his apartment building.

HUD counseling is free or low-cost

Assistance programs in Grafton

No down payment, repair or rent-help program on our list is for Grafton or Ozaukee County. The ones below are statewide in Wisconsin: they work in Grafton the same as in the rest of the state.

Which programs do I qualify for? All programs in Wisconsin

  • WHEDA Easy Close Advantage DPA

    Statewide in Wisconsin

    Wisconsin state agency second mortgage for the down payment: up to 6% of the price, over 10 years with a monthly payment and the same rate as the WHEDA first mortgage. Offered by Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA).

    Repayable

    See the program Official page

  • WHEDA Capital Access DPA

    Statewide in Wisconsin

    Limited funds remain, per the source

    $7,500 loan from the Wisconsin state agency for the down payment and closing costs, over 30 years, at 0% and with no monthly payments, alongside a WHEDA mortgage; limited funds, first come, first served. Offered by Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA).

    Deferred

    See the program Official page

Housing counselors near Grafton

The HUD-approved agencies closest to the center of Grafton, in a straight line, nearest first. If one says it serves in Spanish, its card says so.

  • Operation Hope- Milwaukee Wi

    7500 W Good Hope Rd, Milwaukee · 12 miles away

    • Mortgage delinquency workshops
    • Budget and financial counseling
    • and 6 more
    (414) 426-2239

  • CCCS of Sheboygan

    139 N. Main St. Suite 101, West Bend · 14 miles away

    • Mortgage delinquency and default
    • Budget and financial counseling
    • and 4 more
    (262) 306-9241

  • Housing Resources, Incorporated

    7830 W Burleigh St, Milwaukee · 17 miles away · Spanish

    • Mortgage delinquency and default
    • Workshops for new owners
    • and 3 more
    (414) 461-6330

All counseling agencies in Wisconsin

Help in Spanish near Grafton

1 of the 3 agencies on this list says it serves in Spanish.

Ask for service in Spanish

When you call, say “Spanish, please” or ask if someone speaks Spanish. If not, ask whether they offer an interpreter.

Housing authorities of Grafton

HUD lists no housing authority with an office in Ozaukee County. One in a neighboring county or the state’s may serve the area.

All housing agencies in Wisconsin Source: HUD

Cities

Other cities in Ozaukee County

These cities are also in Ozaukee County. They share its loan limits and fair market rents, but home values and rent change from one to the next.

Everything about Ozaukee County Housing in Wisconsin

Nearby cities

The cities closest to Grafton, with the typical home value.

Neighboring counties

If Ozaukee County is out of reach, look next door. Each number is that county's own.

Keep going

Guides for your next step

Short explanations, in plain language and with official sources, for buying or renting in Grafton.

All guides
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Questions

Housing questions about Grafton

Short answers with the numbers for Grafton and all of Ozaukee County. If your case is different, a HUD-approved counseling agency can guide you for free or at low cost.

How much does a typical home cost in Grafton?

The typical home value in Grafton is $328,800, according to the U.S. Census Bureau (average 2020–2024). For comparison, in Ozaukee County it is $390,200.

How much does it cost to rent in Grafton?

Typical rent in Grafton is $1,310 a month, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. HUD’s fair market rent for 2 bedrooms in Ozaukee County is $1,263.

What is the FHA loan limit in Grafton?

Grafton uses the FHA limit for all of Ozaukee County (2026): $541,287 for a one-unit home and $1,041,125 for a four-unit home.

How much property tax do owners pay in Grafton?

The typical homeowner in Grafton pays $4,360 a year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That is 1.33% of the home’s value; in Ozaukee County, the rate is 1.19%.

Where can I find free help to buy or rent in Grafton?

We found no HUD-approved counseling agencies with an office in Ozaukee County; the nearest ones are on this page. They can help you get ready to buy, with your credit, or with rent.

Sources: American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (Average 2020–2024); FHA mortgage limits (HUD) (2026 data); Conforming loan limits (FHFA) (2026 data); Fair Market Rents (HUD) (Fiscal year 2027); Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (Fiscal year 2027); Census Bureau ZCTA-to-place relationship file (2020 data); HUD-approved housing counseling agencies (Retrieved November 6, 2026); Public Housing Agencies (HUD) (Retrieved November 6, 2026); Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) (As of November 5, 2026); FHFA House Price Index (HPI) (2025 data); Homes with flood insurance (NFIP, FEMA) (As of August 3, 2026).