2024 Compare Cities Economy:
Grafton, MA vs Austin, TX

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- Household income in Austin, is 26% less than it is in Grafton and is 13% above the National Average.
- Grafton unemployment rate is 5.0%.
- Austin unemployment rate is 5.1%.
 Grafton, MAAustin, TXUnited States
 Unemployment Rate5.0%5.1%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth4.2%3.5%1.6%
 Future Job Growth40.0%47.0%33.5%
 Sales Taxes6.3%8.3%6.2%
 Income Taxes5.1%0.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$52,350$48,550$37,638
 Household Income$107,237$78,965$69,021
 Family Median Income$134,459$104,153$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Grafton, MAAustin, TXUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K5.9%8.3%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K2.5%2.6%3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K3.5%6.1%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K4.8%6.8%8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K5.5%7.1%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K5.3%7.5%7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K9.8%9.3%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K10.7%12.6%12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K17.7%17.7%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K14.0%9.4%7.8%
 Income greater than 200K20.2%12.7%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Grafton, MAAustin, TXUnited States
 Management, business, finance26.4%21.9%16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science10.9%13.1%6.5%
 Community, social services1.3%1.5%1.8%
 Legal0.9%2.1%1.2%
 Education, library6.1%6.6%6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment2.1%4.3%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology6.8%4.6%6.2%
 Healthcare support3.7%1.7%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement1.1%1.0%2.1%
 Food preparation, serving5.0%5.6%5.4%
 Building maintenance1.7%2.9%3.6%
 Personal care3.2%2.5%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support15.5%19.1%20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry0.1%0.1%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair4.6%6.1%8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving10.6%7.0%13.1%
Reviews for Grafton    2 Reviews

Hello everyone! My name is James Walsh. I am currently seeking a seat on the board of selectmen here in Grafton, MA. I, like many in town, am tired of the taxes and fees  More

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Over 15 years ago

There is not much offered here in Grafton in terms of recreation or night life or cultural activities. As a mother of two children, there is not enough offered in terms  More

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Reviews for Austin    449 Reviews

This Year

Good place to visit.  More

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Austin is too expensive. Let's get that out of the way. Other than that it is a fun city. Ladybird Lake makes the city, imo. The ability to stand up paddle, kayak, walk  More

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The city continues to grow quickly, which a lot of people don't like. I get it, you fall in love with a city, and it's growing so fast that you don't recognize the same  More

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