Grafton Township, IL
Living in Grafton Township
Bikeability31
Walkability12
Commute13
Public Transit38
Affordability20
Public Safety91
Airports89
Hospitals87
Colleges58
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools46
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
55kPopulation+5.8k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
45%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
81%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black2%
Caucasian80%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate21%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree32%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household81%
Householder living alone16%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$106kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
39 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K10%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more15%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector79%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Sales and office26%
Service13%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$264kMedian Home Value-$26k (2010–19)
53%Built 2000 or Later
$1.3kMedian Monthly Rent+$270 (2010–19)
85%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached15%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200946%
Built 1990 to 199929%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K24%
$250K to $299K23%
$300K to $399K23%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity4%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas94%
Crime
Violent Crime in Grafton Township
United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
McHenry County13
Property Crime in Grafton Township
United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
McHenry County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump49%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 2 | 10 |
| Feb | 26 | 2 | 8 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 48 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 26 | 2 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Grafton Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding46
Tornado13
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Grafton Township, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Grafton Township, IL
St Thomas the Apostle School
5 miles, NE
Primrose School of Algonquin
5 miles, SE
Faith Lutheran High School
5 miles, NE
Lord & Savior Lutheran School
5 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Grafton Township, IL
Judson University
11 miles, SE
Northern Illinois University
26 miles, SW
Chamberlain University-Illinois
26 miles, SE
Trinity International University-Illinois
27 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Grafton Township, IL
Advocate Sherman Hospital
10 miles, SE
Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital
11 miles, NE
Presence Saint Joseph Hospital-Elgin
12 miles, SE
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
12 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Grafton Township, IL
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
30 miles, SE
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
35 miles, W
Chicago Midway International Airport
44 miles, SE
General Mitchell International Airport
58 miles, NE