Written by AI Claude Sonnet 5.5 wrote this on 23 October 2026 from the figures here, a list of nearby places and what it knows. It can be wrong or out of date.

What it’s like

The place. Grafton is a village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, with a population that has settled into a comfortable middle size. Residents tend to be somewhat older than in many places, and a good share of adults hold a four-year degree. Most homes are lived in by their owners, though renters are not hard to find, and household incomes run a little below the county's, with few residents living below the poverty line. Winters are cold and snowy, with January the coldest month, while summers are warm, and the year brings a fair amount of rain and melted snow.

Work. Many residents work in schools, hospitals and social care, with manufacturing, professional and business services, and retail also employing a lot of people. Among the largest workplaces in Grafton are Kapco, Costco Wholesale and the Grafton School District. Commutes are fairly typical, and a noticeable number of people work from home. Unemployment across Ozaukee County has edged up slightly over the past year, and the county has fewer jobs than it did a year earlier.

Things to do. For time outdoors, Lion's Den Gorge Nature Preserve is a protected area just a short drive away. Niagara, an archaeological site, is also a short drive from the village. Farther afield, the Milwaukee Art Museum is a longer drive away and is one of the best known places in the region to spend an afternoon.