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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Grafton

Grafton, ND has 6 affordable and income-based rental properties totaling 135 units across the city. The median asking rent in Grafton is $733 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year data, giving income-restricted housing here real value for cost-conscious renters. About 36 percent of households in Grafton rent their homes, reflecting a modest but active rental market.

6
Properties
135
Total units
79/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$733/mo

Affordability in Grafton

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Grafton is $733 per month and the median household income is $62,679 per year, with renters making up 36% of occupied households. These figures provide context for understanding how assisted housing in Grafton compares to local market conditions.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
50 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Grafton Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 50 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and population size.

Of the 2 HUD-assisted properties in Grafton mapped for flood risk, none are located in a high-risk flood zone.

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🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 60 · Somewhat Walkable

Getting Around Grafton

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Grafton rates 60 out of 100 ("Somewhat Walkable") and 62 out of 100 for biking. No Transit Score is available, which is typical for smaller cities in North Dakota. Residents should expect to rely primarily on a personal vehicle for most trips.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
3 schools · 1 districts

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 3 public schools serve Grafton across 1 district, including 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school. Quality and programs vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for their specific address.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$62,679 median income

Cost of Living in Grafton, ND

The median household income in Grafton is $62,679 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median gross rent is $733 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year data.

Affordable housing options in Grafton include 2 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties covering 48 units, which can offer rents below the market median for eligible renters.

  • Median household income: $62,679/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Median gross rent: $733/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Share of renter households: 36% (Census ACS 5-Year)
Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Flood and Environmental Exposure

Both HUD-assisted properties in Grafton have been mapped for flood zone data, and neither falls in a high-risk flood zone according to that data.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 79/100(2 of 6 scored)
70–89 (2)No score (4)

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