Albany metro, NY relocation guide
Moving to Grafton, NY
$373,950Median listing price
RensselaerArea
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About Grafton
Grafton is a rural town in eastern Rensselaer County in the Rensselaer Plateau, best known for Grafton Lakes State Park. It is a quiet, wooded town of scattered homes, camps, and small hamlets, popular with outdoor lovers and second-home buyers.
Home prices in Grafton
The median listing price in Grafton is $373,950.
Top places in Grafton
- Grafton Lakes State Park — swimming beaches, boating, fishing, and trails across several lakes.
- Rensselaer Plateau forests and rural roads.
- Grafton town center and historic buildings.
- Nearby: Cherry Plain State Park in Petersburgh.
- Nearby: Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center in Cropseyville (Brunswick).
Commuting from Grafton
- Approximate drive to downtown Albany: ~30–35 minutes via NY-2 (approximate).
- No in-town public transit to Albany verified; the commute is car-dependent.
Grafton FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Grafton, NY?
The median listing price in Grafton is $373,950. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Grafton, NY?
Approximate drive to downtown Albany: ~30–35 minutes via NY-2 (approximate).
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.