Grafton town, Massachusetts
Grafton town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Grafton town is a geographic entity located in Worcester County, Massachusetts. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 21,043. The land area covers 22.80 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 21,043 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41.1 yrs | ±1.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 7,656 | ±297 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 7,826 | ±280 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 7,656 | ±297 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 170 | ±127 |
| Median Home Value | $525,300 | ±$37,109 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,504 | ±$169 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $131,484 | ±$11,211 |
| Per Capita Income | $62,221 | ±$4,437 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.3% | ±2.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,244 | ±551 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% | ±1.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 10,756 | ±530 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.6% | ±2.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 20,352 (2024)
ID: 183911
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN CLERK
30 PROVIDENCE RD, STE 2, GRAFTON MA 01519-1193
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Grafton | 09-12 | Grafton, MA | |
| Regular School Grafton | 07-08 | Grafton, MA | |
| Regular School Grafton | 02-06 | Grafton, MA | |
| Regular School Grafton | 02-06 | Grafton, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Marlborough, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-05 | Blackstone, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Worcester, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Marlborough, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 02-03 | Southborough, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-02 | Oxford, MA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District
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College Vocational | 5.1 mi away | 65 Pleasant St, Upton, MA, 01568-1499 |
5085297758
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GRAFTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.8 mi away | 35 GRAFTON COMMON, GRAFTON, MA, 01519 |
(508) 839-4649
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Spa Tech Institute-Westboro
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College Vocational | 5.3 mi away | 227 Turnpike Rd. - Suite 1, Westborough, MA, 01581 |
5088368864
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ROOSEVELT BRANCH
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Library | 4.2 mi away | 1006 GRAFTON STREET, WORCESTER, MA, 01604 | — |
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University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School
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College | 5.8 mi away | 55 Lake Ave North, Worcester, MA, 01655 |
5088568989
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MILLBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.5 mi away | 128 ELM ST., MILLBURY, MA, 01527 |
(508) 865-1181
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Bancroft School of Massage Therapy
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College Vocational | 6.0 mi away | 333 Shrewsbury St, Worcester, MA, 01604 |
5087577923
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WESTBOROUGH PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.9 mi away | 55 WEST MAIN ST., WESTBOROUGH, MA, 01581 |
(508) 366-3050
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College of the Holy Cross
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College | 6.5 mi away | One College Street, Worcester, MA, 01610-2395 |
5087932011
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UPTON TOWN LIBRARY
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Library | 5.1 mi away | 9 MILFORD ST., UPTON, MA, 01568 |
(508) 529-6272
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WORCESTER RGNL AP, MA US, located 10.4 miles from Grafton town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.3° | 17.1° | 24.7° | 3.52" | 18.2" |
| February | 35.1° | 18.9° | 27.0° | 3.26" | 21.2" |
| March | 43.0° | 26.0° | 34.5° | 4.19" | 13.7" |
| April | 55.7° | 36.5° | 46.1° | 4.08" | 1.9" |
| May | 66.6° | 46.8° | 56.7° | 3.56" | 0.0" |
| June | 74.5° | 55.9° | 65.2° | 4.22" | 0.0" |
| July | 79.8° | 61.7° | 70.8° | 3.93" | 0.0" |
| August | 78.1° | 60.5° | 69.3° | 4.14" | 0.0" |
| September | 70.7° | 53.2° | 61.9° | 4.24" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.9° | 42.2° | 50.6° | 4.84" | 1.1" |
| November | 47.9° | 32.5° | 40.2° | 4.00" | 1.9" |
| December | 37.5° | 23.4° | 30.5° | 4.28" | 14.9" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upton CDP | CDP | 4.4 mi | — |
| Westborough CDP | CDP | 4.8 mi | — |
| Northborough CDP | CDP | 6.8 mi | — |
| Whitinsville CDP | CDP | 6.9 mi | — |
| Worcester city | City | 7.3 mi | — |
| Hopkinton CDP | CDP | 8.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2502726430. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.