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Town in Massachusetts, United States

Grafton

$591kMedian Home
280Sunny Days/yr
61°FAvg High Temp
View on Map· Pop. 6k· Elev. 476 ftWikipedia

Grafton is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 19,664 at the 2020 census. The town consists of the North Grafton, Grafton, and South Grafton geographic areas, each with a separate ZIP Code. Incorporated in 1735, the town is home to a Nipmuc village known as Hassanamisco Reservation, the Willard House and Clock Museum, Community Harvest Project, and the Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine.Wikipedia

About the RegionNew England

New England sits at the northeastern edge of the American continent, where colonial-era brick cities give way to dense forests, rocky coastlines, and some of the sharpest seasonal swings in the country. Harsh winters and short days are offset by world-class autumn foliage and reliably mild summers. Boston anchors a global biotech and university corridor, while smaller cities like Portland (ME), Providence, and Burlington punch well above their demographic weight in food, arts, and startup energy.

Housing costs vary significantly across the region. Greater Boston has moved toward coastal norms, but mid-sized cities in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont still represent some of the best value in the Northeast — walkable downtowns, strong school systems, and mountain or ocean access within an hour. Remote workers have accelerated this dynamic, and small lakeside and coastal towns that were once seasonal are now year-round communities.

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Current Conditions

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Cost of Living

Housing
$591k
Median Home Price
Household Income
$141k
Median annual
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Livability

School Rating
6.9/10
Internet
No internet coverage data yet.
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Climate

Sunshine
280
sunny days per year
77% of the year
Avg High Temp
61°F
annual average
Humidity
71%
relative humidity
Comfort Score
67/100
Good
Temp Swing
45°F
seasonal high-temp spread
Rainfall
49"
inches per year
Snowfall
12"
inches per year
Air Quality
43
Good AQI
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Demographics

Population6k
Altitude476 ftabove sea level
Median Age49 yrs
College Educated52%bachelor's or higher
Work From Home26%of workforce
Poverty Rate4%

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