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About Grafton
Grafton (about 11,500 residents) is a fast-growing village on the Milwaukee River between Cedarburg and Port Washington, built around its 19th-century woolen mills (the Cedarburg Woolen Co. Worsted Mill, a National Register site, is shown in photo 1). The river corridor, Lime Kiln Park, and a revitalized Wisconsin Avenue main street give it small-town character, while the I-43 interchange has brought retail and new subdivisions.
Home prices in Grafton
Home prices in Grafton vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Grafton
- Lime Kiln Park
- Veterans Memorial Park
- Wisconsin Avenue main street.
- Cedarburg Woolen Co. Worsted Mill (National Register; shown in photo 1).
- Ozaukee Interurban Trail along the river.
- Nearby: Cedarburg (5 min south).
Commuting from Grafton
- **Ozaukee County Express** commuter bus to downtown Milwaukee (limited service; under county review as of 2026 — per WIPTA, July 2026). **Ozaukee County Shared-Ride Taxi** countywide; connects to MCTS at Brown Deer Road.
- Highway access: **I-43** through the village; **WI-60** and **Port Washington Rd** are the main routes.
- Approximate drive to downtown Milwaukee: **~25 minutes** (approximate; longer at rush hour).
Grafton FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Grafton, WI?
Home prices in Grafton vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Grafton, WI?
**Ozaukee County Express** commuter bus to downtown Milwaukee (limited service; under county review as of 2026 — per WIPTA, July 2026). **Ozaukee County Shared-Ride Taxi** countywide; connects to MCTS at Brown Deer Road.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.