Grafton, Ohio · ZIP 44044

Grafton — ZIP 44044

Grafton (44044) scores 84/100 — Good for Ohio. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $321K.

Overall NeighborScore

B+Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100

Violent crime share14%

Property crime share86%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index72/100

Avg math proficiency49%

Avg reading proficiency63%

Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index40/100

Typical home value$321K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$321K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

3,260

Violent Crime

630

Property Crime

2,630

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Lorain County, Ohio (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Midview West Elementary School	03–04	390	76%	72%
Midview East Intermediate School	05–06	435	58%	65%
Midview Middle School	07–08	427	57%	63%
Midview High School	09–12	727	32%	70%
Midview Virtual Programming	11–12	6	25%	45%
Midview North Elementary School	KG–02	517	Not reported	Not reported
Little Middies PreSchool	PK–PK	72	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

14,422

Median Income

$88K

Homeownership

90%

Median Age

46.3 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 44044 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 44044 has a school score of 72/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 44044 is approximately $321K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 44044 in Grafton has an overall NeighborScore of 84/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.