Grafton, OH Homes for Rent

Among the farmlands of Lorain County, Grafton has balanced rural living with economic growth for more than 200 years. While the village is primarily an agricultural community, whispers of the area’s railroad and quarry past remain. Trains still pass through the area daily, and sandstone sidewalks line the historic business district, which exudes a feeling of small-town Americana. The village also has several manufacturing and correctional employers that boost the local economy. “Compared to surrounding areas, Grafton is a mix of Elyria’s fairly large downtown and LaGrange’s countryside,” says Kyle Recker, Realtor with Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, whose team specializes in the southwest side of Cleveland. Residential areas offer variety, and recreational opportunities are abundant. Most neighborhoods connect to the village’s main road. The community’s south side has narrow streets lined with small to mid-sized yards and mature trees. Newer subdivisions in the north are also tree-lined, but yards are much larger, and streets are wider. Vast farmlands and forests lie beyond each subdivision. Architectural styles vary from bungalows and ranch styles to farmhouses, American