At a Glance
Median Income
$73,750
$49,054 per capita
Home Value
$97,700
Zillow: $140,220
Median Rent
$1,011/mo
19.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.3%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
15.5% smoking rate
How Groom Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Groom's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Groom a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Groom residents earn a median household income of $73,750 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,054. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 190 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Groom is $97,700 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $140,220. Median rent is $1,011/month, with 19.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
17.3% of adults in Groom hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Groom has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population462
Median Age49.3 yrs
Density624/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$73,750
Per Capita$49,054
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,440M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,903
Housing
A+
Home Value$97,700
Rent$1,011
Ownership90.0%
Zillow$140,220
Housing Units245
Rent Burden19.6%
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death12,962/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain22.0 in/yr
Elevation3,252 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.3%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 90% / D 9%
Commute34 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Groom was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Rick Husband Amarillo International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.393 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.