Grottoes, VA

Virginia · Harrisonburg city · Harrisonburg Metro

Grottoes is a small town in Virginia with a population of 2,926. Residents earn $84,508 per year, which is 12% above the national average.

3.2 /5.0

B Good

2,926 Population 1,434/sq mi density

$84,508 Median Income $41,940 per capita

$267,500 Home Value $304,269 Zillow

$847 Median Rent 26.7% income on rent

54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr

35 Violent Crime/100K 874 property/100K

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.2 / 5.0

$84,508 median income, 3.7% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.9 / 5.0

$267,500 home value, $847/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

35 violent crimes/100K (91% below avg)

C+

Education

2.9 / 5.0

23.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $84,508

12% higher than US avg

Home Value $267,500

5% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 35/100K

91% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 23.6%

30% lower than US avg

Median Rent $847

27% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 33.3%

4% higher than US avg

Unemployment 3.7%

3% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 9.5%

23% lower than US avg

How Grottoes Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,926

Median Age38.1 yrs

Density1,434/mi²

Male / Female44% / 56%

Largest GroupWhite 90%

Veterans7.9%

Economy

Median Income$84,508

Per Capita$41,940

Unemployment3.7%

Poverty9.5%

Commute25 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$267,500

Rent$847

Ownership77.0%

Zillow$304,269

Housing Units1,231

Rent Burden26.7%

Crime

Violent35/100K

Property874/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault0/100K

Burglary70/100K

Health

Obesity33.3%

Uninsured9.1%

Smoking14.4%

Depression25.7%

Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)

AQI35 (Good)

Rain45.3 in/yr

Sunny Days293/yr

Elevation1,103 ft (336 m)

Education

C+

Bachelor's+23.6%

High School+94.6%

Graduate+8.5%

School Score5.58

Community

2024 VoteR 36% / D 62%

Commute25 min

Broadband90.4%

EV Stations1

Libraries1

Is Grottoes a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Grottoes receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Grottoes offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Grottoes is $84,508, 12% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. 9.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Grottoes is $267,500, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $847 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Grottoes is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 35 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 874 per 100,000, 55% below the national average.

Education

23.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Grottoes experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Grottoes has a population of 2,926 with a density of 1,434 people per square mile, spread across 1.9 square miles. The median age is 38.1 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 55.9% female and 44.1% male. The city is predominantly White (89.9%), with 2.5% Hispanic, 2.6% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 95.2% of residents. 7.9% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 11.4% of residents have a disability. 97.1% have health insurance coverage.

Population

2,926

Total Population

1,434

People / sq mi

38.1yrs

Median Age

2% below US avg

1.9mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.1%

Female 55.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Grottoes vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 95.2%

21% above US avg

Spanish 4.8%

64% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Grottoes vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Grottoes is $84,508, which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,940. The average weekly wage is $969, 32% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 1,754 business establishments, including 212 restaurants. The cost of living index is 101.1, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes. 4.8% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Grottoes vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$84,508
	12% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$41,940
Avg Weekly Wage	$969
IRS Avg AGI	$56,144
Gini Index	0.480 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	3.7%
	3% above US avg
Poverty Rate	9.5%
	23% below US avg
Establishments (County)	1,754

Business (County)

Restaurants	212
Healthcare	204
Retail	317
Manufacturing	44

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$3,439
	2% below US avg
Cost of Living	101.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	1.29%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	24.6 min
Drive Alone	79.9%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	4.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Grottoes is $267,500, 5% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $304,269, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 101.1% of their list price, indicating a competitive market where bidding wars are common. Monthly rent averages $847 (27% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,181 for a one-bedroom to $1,369 for a two-bedroom apartment. 77.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,231 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1989. The average annual property tax is $3,439. 26.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$267,500
	5% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$304,269
Median List Price	$317,450

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$317,450
$/Sq Ft	$209
Homes Sold	2
Sale-to-List Ratio	101.1%
Price Drops	18.2%
Inventory	11

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$847
	27% below US avg
Rent Burden	26.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$1,137
1 Bedroom	$1,181
2 Bedrooms	$1,369
3 Bedrooms	$1,787
4 Bedrooms	$2,126

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	77.0%
Owner-Occupied	77.0%
Renter-Occupied	23.0%
Housing Units	1,231
Median Year Built	1989

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$3,439
	2% below US avg
Effective Rate	1.29%

In Grottoes, 33.3% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 9.6% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.3% of residents. 31.1% have high blood pressure. 14.4% are current smokers. 17.1% report binge drinking. 23.7% are physically inactive. 25.7% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 18.9% experience frequent mental distress. 9.1% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:745. The dentist ratio is 1:701. 98.7% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.9 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Grottoes vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	33.3%
	4% above US avg
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart Disease	5.3%
High Blood Pressure	31.1%
Asthma	11.0%
COPD	6.2%
Cancer	7.3%
Stroke	2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	14.4%
	3% above US avg
Binge Drinking	17.1%
Physical Inactivity	23.7%
Depression	25.7%
Mental Distress	18.9%
Physical Distress	13.3%
Short Sleep	34.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	97.1%
Uninsured	9.1%
	6% above US avg
Primary Care	1:745
Dentists	1:701
Mental Health	1:138
Checkup Rate	76.1%
Dental Visits	68.5%
Premature Death	5,914/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.9/10
Exercise Access	98.7%
Healthcare Facilities	204

Grottoes has a violent crime rate of 35 per 100,000 residents, 91% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 0.0 per 100,000, robbery at 0.0, rape at 35.0. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 874 per 100,000, 55% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 734, burglary at 70, vehicle theft at 70 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 6 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Grottoes receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Grottoes vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	35.0/100K
	91% below US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	35.0/100K
Robbery	0.0/100K
Assault	0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	874.1/100K
	55% below US avg
Burglary	69.9/100K
Theft	734.3/100K
Vehicle Theft	69.9/100K
Arson	0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	6
Traffic Accidents	91
Avg Accident Severity	2.8 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Grottoes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35. The city sits at an elevation of 1,103 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	54.1°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,103 ft (336 m)
Area	1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density	1,434/sq mi
Coordinates	38.2697°N, 78.8259°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Harrisonburg city County
Nearest Airport	Shenandoah Valley Regional (SHD) 4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.3"

19% above US avg

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.21"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median	35.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	26.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	34.3 / 100
Community Resilience	16.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M3.0 on May 6, 2025.

Aug 23, 2011	11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia	M5.8	88 km
Aug 25, 2011	8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia	M4.5	83 km
Aug 24, 2011	11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia	M4.2	86 km
Mar 15, 1991	7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia	M3.8	99 km
Oct 21, 1998	13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia	M3.8	100 km
May 5, 2003	Virginia	M3.6	105 km
Apr 22, 1991	14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia	M3.5	126 km
Sep 1, 2011	7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia	M3.4	86 km
Aug 24, 2011	16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia	M3.4	91 km
Sep 22, 2001	5 km E of Pantops, Virginia	M3.2	46 km
May 22, 2014	15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia	M3.1	106 km
Jan 30, 2012	9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia	M3.1	82 km
Jan 17, 2016	3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia	M3.0	145 km
Mar 26, 2012	13 km S of Louisa, Virginia	M3.0	84 km
Oct 2, 2010	10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia	M3.0	124 km
Oct 12, 2011	9 km S of Louisa, Virginia	M3.0	82 km
May 6, 2025	8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia	M3.0	95 km
Mar 15, 2015	6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia	M2.8	84 km
Aug 23, 2011	9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia	M2.8	87 km
Apr 21, 1998	1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia	M2.8	25 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Isabel (2003, Cat 1).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2003	Isabel	Category 1	201 km
1999	Floyd	Category 1	291 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

144 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 55 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Sep 24, 2001	EF4	81 km	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF3	94 km	0
Oct 18, 1990	EF3	75 km	0
Jul 25, 1985	EF3	36 km	0
Jul 9, 1977	EF3	95 km	0
Mar 21, 1976	EF3	43 km	0
Jun 16, 1966	EF3	84 km	0
Sep 30, 1959	EF3	64 km	0
Sep 30, 1959	EF3	35 km	1
Sep 30, 1959	EF3	30 km	11
Apr 19, 2019	EF2	93 km	0
Apr 28, 2011	EF2	44 km	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	79 km	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	38 km	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	99 km	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	35 km	0
Sep 8, 2004	EF2	97 km	0
Apr 28, 2002	EF2	48 km	0
May 4, 1990	EF2	48 km	2
Oct 13, 1983	EF2	84 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PINNACLES (24,792 ac, 2000).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2000	PINNACLES	24,792	58 km
2012	RICH HOLE	15,923	84 km
2023	MATTS CREEK	11,028	93 km
2016	MOUNT PLEASANT	11,001	67 km
2016	ROCKY MTN FIRE 2016	9,299	15 km
2024	WATERFALL MOUNTAIN	9,251	50 km
2022	UNNAMED	7,791	93 km
2014	ARCHER KNOB RX	6,093	50 km
2022	UNNAMED	5,893	50 km
2024	WAITES RUN	5,496	88 km
2021	UNNAMED	5,345	44 km
2015	UNNAMED	5,149	44 km
2013	UNNAMED	4,687	38 km
2002	FULTZ RUN	4,638	36 km
2008	ST MARYS	4,373	49 km
1999	SHOP RUN	4,261	13 km
2012	UNNAMED	4,219	93 km
1986	BIG RUN	4,161	12 km
2018	UNNAMED	4,022	37 km
2012	SHIPWRECK	3,779	30 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	3.0 in	Coldest
February	35°F (1°C)	2.8 in	Driest
March	42°F (6°C)	3.4 in
April	52°F (11°C)	3.1 in
May	61°F (16°C)	4.1 in
June	68°F (20°C)	3.7 in
July	75°F (24°C)	4.2 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	71°F (22°C)	3.8 in
September	65°F (18°C)	4.1 in
October	54°F (12°C)	3.9 in
November	45°F (7°C)	3.5 in
December	36°F (2°C)	2.9 in

Grottoes has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 34°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.8").

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Grottoes is located in Harrisonburg city County. It is classified as Metro / under 250K, part of a metropolitan area. 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 30% below the national average of 33.7%. 94.6% have completed high school. 8.5% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.6 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 61.7% of the vote, a 25.4-point margin. 90.4% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 1 EV charging stations. There are 1 public libraries serving the community. 204 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 79.9% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 36.3%

D 61.7%

Winner: Democrat by 25.4 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	6
Traffic Accidents	91
Avg Accident Severity	2.8 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	23.6%
	30% below US avg
High School+	94.6%
Graduate Degree+	8.5%
School Test Score	5.58

C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 3	Metro / under 250K
Population Density	1,434/sq mi
Total Area	1.9 sq mi
County	Harrisonburg city County

Services

Broadband Access	90.4%
Avg Download Speed	138.8 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	23.5 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	1
Alt Fuel Stations	1
Public Libraries	1
Healthcare Facilities	204
Restaurants	212
Retail Stores	317

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	24.6 min
Drive Alone	79.9%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	4.8%

Average costs for common services in Grottoes. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$253 ($152–$404)
Specialist Visit	$354 ($202–$556)
Urgent Care Visit	$202 ($101–$354)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,224 ($809–$5,055)
Dental Cleaning	$131 ($76–$202)
Dental Filling	$253 ($152–$404)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$46 ($25–$76)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$76 ($51–$121)
Brake Pad Replacement	$303 ($152–$506)
Tire Rotation	$40 ($20–$76)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$607 ($404–$1,011)
Battery Replacement	$202 ($101–$354)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$101 ($61–$152)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$91 ($51–$142)
HVAC Repair	$404 ($152–$809)
HVAC System Install	$7,077 ($4,044–$12,132)
Roof Repair	$1,011 ($404–$2,022)
Roof Replacement	$9,099 ($5,561–$15,165)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,517 ($506–$3,539)
Divorce (Contested)	$15,165 ($5,055–$30,330)
DUI Defense	$5,055 ($2,022–$10,110)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,517 ($809–$3,033)
Will Preparation	$506 ($202–$1,011)
Trust Preparation	$2,528 ($1,011–$5,055)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$25 ($15–$46)
Women's Haircut	$56 ($30–$101)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$152 ($76–$253)
Manicure	$25 ($15–$46)
Pedicure	$40 ($25–$66)
Massage (1 Hour)	$81 ($51–$131)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$4.15 ($3.03–$5.56)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.54 ($2.53–$5.06)
Loaf of Bread	$3.84 ($2.53–$5.56)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.55 ($3.03–$6.57)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.56 ($4.04–$7.58)
Rice (per lb)	$1.01 ($0.61–$1.82)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$142 ($81–$253)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$71 ($30–$152)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$71 ($40–$121)
Internet (Monthly)	$71 ($40–$101)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$66 ($30–$101)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$86 ($51–$152)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$202 ($76–$506)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$2,022 ($1,213–$3,539)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$71 ($30–$131)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$15 ($8.09–$25)
Car Registration (Annual)	$101 ($30–$253)
Driver's License Renewal	$30 ($15–$76)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,213 ($607–$2,528)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$1,011 ($506–$2,022)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$404 ($202–$708)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$51 ($25–$101)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$1,011 ($404–$2,528)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$12,638 ($5,055–$30,330)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$61 ($30–$101)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$101 ($51–$202)
Dog Grooming	$61 ($30–$101)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$40 ($20–$76)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$303 ($152–$506)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$202 ($101–$404)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$812
Toddler	$665
Preschool	$611
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$854
Toddler	$711
Preschool	$691

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Harrisonburg city

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Accommodation & Food Services	4,966	190	$23,226	1.76
Retail Trade	4,399	267	$36,316	1.42
Manufacturing	3,757	64	$58,335	1.47
Health Care & Social Assistance	2,876	283	$54,501	0.65
Construction	1,172	104	$68,062	0.72
Professional & Technical Services	976	146	$79,804	0.45
Wholesale Trade	964	62	$64,002	0.79
Other Services	774	164	$40,704	0.83
Finance & Insurance	731	110	$86,102	0.58
Administrative & Waste Services	636	66	$45,305	0.35
Educational Services	610	23	$29,501	0.95
Information & Technology	482	26	$80,117	0.83
Real Estate	334	67	$53,341	0.69
Arts & Entertainment	201	20	$21,336	0.39
Management of Companies	194	12	$61,321	0.37
Unclassified	56	24	$30,744	1.29

Schools in Grottoes

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
South River Elementary	Elementary	316	21	15.0:1

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Radio Stations near Grottoes

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
92.3 WXRK Charlottesville, VA	alternative rock, pop rock	AAC+ 48 kbps
Kickin' Country	—	MP3 128 kbps
WQSV 106.3 Staunton, VA	—	AAC+ 96 kbps

Campgrounds Near Grottoes

10 campgrounds found near Grottoes.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
Lewis Mountain Campground	4.8/5	30	$30
SHERANDO LAKE GROUP CAMP	4.8/5	5	$50
SHERANDO LAKE GROUP PICNIC SHELTER	4.8/5	1	$25
SHERANDO LAKE RECREATION AREA FAMILY CAMPING	4.6/5	65	$25–$47
Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA)	4.5/5	215	$30–$75
Loft Mountain Campground	4.4/5	202	$30–$75
Brandywine Campground	—	1	Free
Camp Roosevelt	—	1	$10
Hone Quarry Campground	—	1	Free
Todd Lake Campground	—	1	Free

National Parks Near Grottoes

21 national parks and monuments found near Grottoes.

Park	Type	Fee
Andy Guest/Shenandoah River State Park	State Park	Free
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Bear Creek Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Biscuit Run State Park	State Park	Free
Blackwater Falls State Park	State Park	Free
Canaan Valley Resort State Park	State Park	Free
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Douthat State Park	State Park	Free
Fairfax Stone State Park	State Park	Free
Green Springs		Free
High Bridge Trail State Park	State Park	Free
Holliday Lake State Park	State Park	Free
James River State Park	State Park	Free
Lost River State Park	State Park	Free
Natural Bridge State Park	State Park	Free
Powhatan State Park	State Park	Free
Sailors Creek Battlefield Historic State Park	State Park	Free
Sailors Creek Battlefield State Park	State Park	Free
Seven Bends State Park	State Park	Free
Shenandoah National Park	National Park	$30
Sky Meadows State Park	State Park	Free

Trails Near Grottoes

217+ trails found near Grottoes.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
MASSANUTTEN	20.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WILD OAK	9.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
NORTH MOUNTAIN	9.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	8.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SHENANDOAH MOUNTAIN	7.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
TIMBER RIDGE	7.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	6.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WHETSTONE RIDGE	6.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
WILD OAK	6.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
SAINT MARY'S	5.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	5.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BUCK MOUNTAIN	5.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ROCKY RUN	5.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	5.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WHETSTONE RIDGE	4.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
NORTH RIVER	4.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WILD OAK	4.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
NORTH RIVER GORGE	4.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SUGAR RUN	4.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
ROCKY RUN	4.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
NORTH MOUNTAIN	4.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
MILLS CREEK	4.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GROOM'S RIDGE	3.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BALD RIDGE	3.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SAW MILL	3.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
TILLMAN	3.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	3.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TORRY RIDGE	3.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
TRIMBLE MOUNTAIN	3.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
MAPLE SPRINGS	3.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
MASSANUTTEN SOUTH	3.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
MASSANUTTEN SOUTH	3.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
TORRY RIDGE	3.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
HONE QUARRY MOUNTAIN	3.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
LOVINGSTON SPRINGS	3.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DOWELLS DRAFT	3.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
WOLF RIDGE	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
MASSANUTTEN SOUTH	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
TASKERS GAP	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SAND SPRINGS	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
MASSANUTTEN SOUTH	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CLIFF	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HIGH KNOB	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SCOTHORN GAP	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SLATE LICK	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WHITE ROCK GAP	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CRAWFORD MOUNTAIN	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SLACKS OVERLOOK	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HONE QUARRY MOUNTAIN	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
FLAT RUN	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
MILLS CREEK	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CHIMNEY HOLLOW	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
MAU-HAR	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SLATE SPRINGS	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
MASSANUTTEN SOUTH	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CELLAR MOUNTAIN	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GAP CREEK	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WILD OAK	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE STONEY	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BALD MOUNTAIN OVERLOOK	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
JOHNSON DRAFT	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
KENNEDY RIDGE	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
STEPHENS	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WOLF RIDGE	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
MINES RUN	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
SHENANDOAH MOUNTAIN	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MINE BANK CREEK	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BIG HOLLOW	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SECOND MOUNTAIN	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WHITE OAK DRAFT	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WILD OAK	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BOTHER RIDGE	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BLUEBERRY	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
FRIDLEY GAP	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
LAW BREAKER	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CRAWFORD KNOB	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
STEPHENS	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
CRAWFORD KNOB	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BOTHER RIDGE	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BIRD KNOB	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WHITE ROCK FALLS	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ANT HILL	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
MUD POND GAP	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
ROARING RUN	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
FESTIVAL	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
MILLER RUN	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
FALLS HOLLOW	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CRABTREE FALLS	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MAPLE SPRINGS	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
CHESTNUT	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
TOWER	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
MASSANUTTEN SOUTH	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
POND KNOB	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
WILD OAK	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MORGAN RUN	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SLATE LICK	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ROAD RUN	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
COLD SPRINGS	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SHERANDO LAKESIDE	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
KENNEDY RIDGE	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CRABTREE MEADOWS	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ROCKY RUN	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
NARROWBACK	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
BALD RIDGE	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CHIMNEY HOLLOW	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
AUGUSTA SPRINGS UPLAND	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MASSANUTTEN CONNECTOR	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
FESTIVAL	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
HEART BREAK	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BEAR DRAFT	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BLUE LOOP PARKING	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
NORTH MOUNTAIN	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
HIDDEN ROCKS	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TASKERS GAP	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SHENANDOAH MOUNTAIN	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FALLS HOLLOW	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BLUE LOOP WATER TANK	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ROARING RUN	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
JAWBONE GAP	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
HINER SPRINGS	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DOWELLS DRAFT	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
LITTLE SKIDMORE	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
MARTINS BOTTOM	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
MEADOW KNOB	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
CELLAR MOUNTAIN	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LYNN	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MASSANUTTEN SOUTH	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BOWMAN	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SHERANDO CLIFF	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MEADOW KNOB	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
ROARING RUN	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BOWMAN	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WILD OAK	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SHORT	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SAINT MARY'S GORGE	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FRIDLEY GAP	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
MASSANUTTEN SOUTH	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
MASSANUTTEN SOUTH	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
TODD LAKE LOOP	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HUNKERSON GAP	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SHAFFER HOLLOW	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MILLS CREEK DAM	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
AUGUSTA SPRINGS WETLAND	0.7	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
STEPHENS	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BETSY	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
WOLF RIDGE	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
DOUBLE DITCH	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BRALEY POND	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SKIDMORE	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
HIDDEN ROCKS	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MINE BANK MOUNTAIN	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ROARING RUN	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
FRIDLEY GAP	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
HUNKERSON GAP	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
MEADOW KNOB	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
BIRD KNOB	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
LYNN	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FESTIVAL	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
BRALEY BRANCH	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
NO WET FEET	0.5		—	—	—
SAINT MARY'S	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
THE LIONS TALE	0.4	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MAU-HAR	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MASSANUTTEN STORYBOOK INTERP.	0.4	ASPHALT	Yes	—	—
FALLS HOLLOW	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BRANDYWINE LOOP	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HINER SPRINGS	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TOMAHAWK POND	0.3	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
SHERANDO DAM	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MEADOW KNOB	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
HARDSCRABBLE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MASSANUTTEN SOUTH	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
MASSANUTTEN SOUTH	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
MEADOW KNOB	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
PIONEER	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
MAU-HAR	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WILD OAK	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
TASKERS RUN	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WILD FLOWER INTERPRETIVE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WILD OAK	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
JAWBONE GAP	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
PITT SPRINGS LOOKOUT	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
MAU-HAR	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SAINT MARY'S	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
KENNEDY PEAK	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
COLD SPRINGS	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DISCOVERY WAY INTERPRETIVE	0.2	ASPHALT	Yes	—	—
LOOP	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
HUCKLEBERRY	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
NORTH RIVER SPUR	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
NORTH MOUNTAIN	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
MEADOW KNOB	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
DOWELLS DRAFT	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
SPY ROCK	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BUFFALO SPRINGS	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PRIEST SHELTER	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WILD OAK SPUR	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HARDSCRABBLE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MASSANUTTEN CONNECTOR	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BRANDYWINE FISHING ACCESS	0.1	ASPHALT	Yes	—	—
STEPHENS	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
CRABTREE FALLS	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SHORT CUT	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CELLAR MOUNTAIN	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MEADOW KNOB	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
LOCATION	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WESTVIEW	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SHENANDOAH MOUNTAIN	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SHELTER	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TURTLE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MASSANUTTEN SOUTH	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
MASSANUTTEN CONNECTOR	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
CRABTREE FALLS	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LOOP	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—

Museums in Grottoes

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
REUEL B. PRITCHETT MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		5408285462	$78,854,625
D. RALPH HOSTETTER MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY	NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM		5404324000	$50,791,238
HARTZLER LIBRARY GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		5404324000	$50,791,238
M. T. BRACKHILL PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		5404324000	$50,791,238
MARGARET MARTIN GEHMAN ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		5404324000	$50,791,238
CHASSELL HERITAGE CENTER	GENERAL MUSEUM		9065231155	$1,287,539
WOODROW WILSON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	PO BOX 24	5408850897	$749,975
FRONTIER CULTURE MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5403327850	$728,040
EXPLORE MORE DISCOVERY MUSEUM	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	150 S MAIN ST; PO BOX 957	5404428900	$423,498
HARRISONBURG CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	150 S MAIN ST	5404428900	$423,498
HARRISONBURG-ROCKINGHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5408792681	$166,820
AUGUSTA MILITARY ACADEMY MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		5402483007	$136,185
VIRGINIA QUILT MUSEUM	ART MUSEUM		5404333818	$136,107
HISTORIC STAUNTON FOUNDATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5408857676	$109,821
AUGUSTA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	20 S NEW STREET	5402484151	$55,624
FORT HARRISON	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	335 MAIN ST	5408792280	$28,561
CAMERA HERITAGE MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM		5408868535	$6,492
SHENANDOAH HERITAGE CENTER	HISTORY MUSEUM	201 MARYLAND AVE	5404333929	$887
AUGUSTA COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	600 S WAYNE AVE
AUGUSTA COUNTY RAILROAD MUSEUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	1321 WEST BROAD ST
AUGUSTA MILITARY ACADEMY ALUMNI MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		5402483007
BRCC FINE ARTS CENTER & GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		5402349261
CITIZENS FOR DOWNTOWN	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
CROSS KEYS-GOODS MILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
EDITH J. CARRIER ARBORETUM & BOTANICAL GARDENS	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		5405683194
ELKTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5402981717
FRONTIER CULTURE MUSEUM OF VIRGINIA	GENERAL MUSEUM		5409413494
JOHN C. WELLS PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		5405684071
LINCOLN SOCIETY OF VIRGINIA	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
MILLER-KITE HOUSE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5402981717
MINERAL MUSEUM AT JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY	GENERAL MUSEUM
MUSEUM OF BANK HISTORY AT SUNTRUST BANK	GENERAL MUSEUM	2-14 W BEVERLEY ST
P BUCKLEY MOSS MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		5072667737
ROCINGHAM COUNTY BASEBALL LEAGUE MUSEUM FOUNDATION	GENERAL MUSEUM
ROCKINGHAM SPRINGS ARBORETUM	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER
SAWHILL GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		5405686407
SHENANDOAH CIVIL WAR ASSOCIATES	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SHENANDOAH VALLEY TEXTILE GUILD AND MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
VALLEY TURNPIKE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		5404328935
WESTERN ALBEMARLE ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
ZIRKLE HOUSE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5405686869

Libraries in Grottoes

Name	Address	Annual Visits
MASSANUTTEN REGIONAL LIBRARY	174 S. MAIN STREET	331,463
AUGUSTA COUNTY LIBRARY	1759 JEFFERSON HWY.	223,682
STAUNTON PUBLIC LIBRARY	1 CHURCHVILLE AVENUE	205,374
WAYNESBORO PUBLIC LIBRARY	600 S. WAYNE AVE.	183,023

Farmers Markets in Grottoes

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Crozet Farmers Market	Corner of Jarmans Gap Rd. & Crozet Ave.
Dayton Farmers Market	3105 John Wayland Highway				Visit
Harrisonburg Farmers Market	228 South Liberty St.	04/01/2017 to 11/21/2017	Tue: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;
North Augusta Farmer's Market		04/01/2018 to 10/01/2018	Wed: 12:00 PM-5:00 PM;
Shenandoah Marketplace	201 Maryland Ave	06/04/2015 to 10/01/2015	Thu: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM;	Yes
Staunton/Augusta Farmers' Market	Johnson St. and Byers St.	04/03/2013 to 11/23/2013	Wed: 7:00 AM-12:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-12:00 PM;		Visit
Stuarts Draft Farm Market	2964 Stuarts Draft Highway				Visit
Waynesboro Farmers Market	Pavilion at Constitution Park				Visit

Breweries in Grottoes

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Blue Mountain Brewery & Hop Farm	Restaurant, Farm, Brewery, Brewery, Restaurant, and Farm	9519 Critzers Shop Rd	5404568020	Visit
Brothers Craft Brewing	Bars & Clubs, Breweries, Nightlife, Food & Drink	790 N Main St	15404216599
Hermitage Hill Farm and Stables	Outdoor Activities, Farms, Food & Drink, Breweries, Horseback Riding Tours, Horse Stables	375 Madrid Rd	5404902609, 5403632609, 15404902609	Visit
King Family Vineyards	Vineyards, Shopping, Vineyard, Tourist Information & Attractions, Wineries & Vineyards, Winery, Vine	6550 Roseland Farm	434 823-7800, 4348237800	Visit
Pale Fire Brewing Co	Food & Drink, Breweries	217 S Liberty St	15402175452
Pro Re Nata	Brewery	6135 Rockfish Gap Tpke	4348234878	Visit
Staunton Coffee Co	Brew Pubs, Restaurants, Food & Drink, Banquet Halls & Reception Facilities, Breweries, Beer & Ale, C	120 S Lewis St	5402132366, 8046419340	Visit
Three Notch'd Brewing Company	Restaurant, Food & Drink, Brewery, Breweries	241 E Market St	5402175939, 4349610959, 15402175939	Visit
White Hall Vineyards	Wineries, Vineyards, Brewers	5190 Sugar Rdg Rd	4348238615	Visit

Pharmacies in Grottoes

1 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
GROTTOES HEALTH MART PHARMACY / WELLNESS CONCEPTS	402 AUGUSTA AVENUE	540-249-5881

Cell Towers in Grottoes

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
(Spring Hill site) NR INT RT 612 & 742	TOWER	122
NR INT RT 612 & 742	TOWER	122
NR INT RT 612 & 742	TOWER	122
2696 HARPINE HIGHWAY	TOWER	110
2696 HARPINE HIGHWAY	TOWER	110
3962 Scenic Road	TOWER	95
3962 Scenic Road	TOWER	95
(Weyers Cave site) 765 Dices Ferry Road	TOWER	61
210 Fountain Cave Road	TOWER	61
210 Fountain Cave Road	TOWER	61
(Sampson site) 210 Fountain Cave Road	TOWER	61
Crimora Station Site 166 Crimora Station lane (Crimora Station 196496437)	TOWER	61
1150 Shenandoah Village Drive	TOWER	59
(Waynesboro Hub site) 1150 SHENANDOAH DR.	TOWER	59
1150 Shenandoah Village Drive	TOWER	59
300 N Winchester Ave	TOWER	58
(Shenandoah site) 303 Virginia Avenue	LTOWER	43
3859 Pack Saddle Rd	TOWER	37

Fire Stations in Grottoes

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Grottoes Volunteer Fire Department (Rockingham County Fire & Rescue)	109 3rd ST	Volunteer			540-249-5911

Bridges in Grottoes

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1967	427	5,906	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1952	315	5,906	F
Culvert	Steel	1974	24	2,704	G
Culvert	Steel	1974	24	406	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1932	173	356	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1932	30	356	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1986	292	289	G

Amtrak Stations in Grottoes

1 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Staunton, VA	1 Middlebrook Avenue	TRAIN

Superfund Sites Near Grottoes

5 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
COORS BREWING COMPANY - SHENANDOAH BREWERY	5135 SOUTH EASTSIDE HIGHWAY	ROCKINGHAM
HARRISONBURG RESOURCE RECOVER FACILITY	320 MOSBY ROAD	HARRISONBURG CITY
HERSHEY CHOCOLATE OF VIRGINIA INC	120 HAROLD COOK DRIVE	AUGUSTA
INTRAPAC (HARRISONBURG) INC	810 NORTH MAIN ST	HARRISONBURG CITY
MOFFETT PAVING & EXCAVATING CO INC	310 NEW HOPE RD	STAUNTON

Airports Near Grottoes

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport	CHO	Medium Airport
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport	SHD	Medium Airport
Arrowpoint Airport	—	Small Airport
Ayers Airport	—	Small Airport
Bear River Field	—	Small Airport
Black Bridge Airport	—	Small Airport
Bridgewater Air Park	—	Small Airport
Brook Hill Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Buffalo Ridge Airport	—	Small Airport
Cottonwood Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Cub Haven Airport	—	Small Airport
Eagle's Nest Airport	—	Small Airport
Eastview Airport	—	Small Airport
Echols Field	—	Small Airport
Faber Airport	—	Small Airport
Flatwoods Airport	—	Small Airport
Fort Valley Airport	—	Small Airport
Frank Field	—	Small Airport
Franwood Farms Inc. Airport	—	Small Airport
Front Royal Warren County Airport	FRR	Small Airport
Frontier Airport	—	Small Airport
Fulcher Family Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Gordonsville Municipal Airport	GVE	Small Airport
Grant County Airport	PGC	Small Airport
Grayson Airport	—	Small Airport
Hen & Bacon Airport	—	Small Airport
Hidden River Airport	—	Small Airport
Longs Airport	—	Small Airport
Lotus International Airport	—	Small Airport
Luray Caverns Airport	—	Small Airport
Lynnhaven Field	—	Small Airport
Mount Horeb Field	—	Small Airport
New Market Airport	—	Small Airport
Rassawek Airstrip	—	Small Airport
River Bend Airport	—	Small Airport
Rock Airport	—	Small Airport
Rockfish Airport	—	Small Airport
Root Field	—	Small Airport
Shackelford Airport	—	Small Airport
Sky Bryce Airport	—	Small Airport
Slate River Airpark	—	Small Airport
Snow Hill Airport	—	Small Airport
Starr Airport	—	Small Airport
Thornton River Airport	—	Small Airport
Timberdoodle Airport	—	Small Airport
Tye River Airport	—	Small Airport
Weavers Landing	—	Small Airport
Wheatland Airport	—	Small Airport
Wood Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Woodridge Field	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Grottoes

5 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone

James Madison University Campus Police
Massanutten Police Department
Public Safety Building	101 North Main Street
Virginia Department of State Police
Waynesboro Police Department

Grocery Stores in Grottoes

4 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
7-Eleven #28415D 28415D	Convenience Store	305 Augusta Ave
Dollar General 11518	Other	405 3rd St
Family Dollar 2753	Other	600 Augusta Ave
Food Lion 2542	Supermarket	83 Augusta Ave

Treatment Centers in Grottoes

5 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Augusta Health	Substance Abuse	540-213-2525
Augusta Health - Crossroads Mental Health Unit	Both	540-332-4071
BHG Staunton Treatment Center - Staunton Treatment Center LLC	Substance Abuse	540-217-6366
Mental Wellness Now LLC	Both	540-246-8155
Valley Community Services Board	Both	540-887-3200

Churches & Religious Organizations in Grottoes

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
GROTTOES SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH	PO BOX 521
RESTORATION IN CHRIST MINISTRIES INC	307 4TH ST

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Frequently Asked Questions About Grottoes

What is the population of Grottoes?

Grottoes has a population of 2,926 residents and is located in Virginia. The population density is 1,434 people per square mile, spread across 1.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.1 years. The population is 55.9% female and 44.1% male.

Is Grottoes expensive to live in?

Grottoes has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 101.1 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $84,508, 12% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $267,500 (5% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $847 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Grottoes safe?

Grottoes is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 35 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 874 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Grottoes receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Grottoes?

Grottoes has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 35.

How is the job market in Grottoes?

Grottoes has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $969. There are 1,754 business establishments in the area, including 212 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 4.8% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Grottoes?

The median home value in Grottoes is $267,500. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $304,269. For renters, the median monthly rent is $847. Fair market rent is $1,181 for a 1-bedroom and $1,369 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 77.0%. The average annual property tax is $3,439.

How are the schools in Grottoes?

Schools in Grottoes score 5.6 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 23.6% of adults in Grottoes hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.6% have completed high school. 8.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Grottoes?

The obesity rate in Grottoes is 33.3% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 14.4% of adults are smokers. 23.7% are physically inactive. 25.7% of residents report depression. 9.1% lack health insurance. 98.7% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:745.

What is transportation like in Grottoes?

The average commute in Grottoes is 25 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 79.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 4.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of Grottoes?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Grottoes is 89.9% White, 2.6% Black or African American, 2.5% Hispanic or Latino. 95.2% of residents speak only English at home, while 4.8% speak Spanish. 7.9% of the population are military veterans. 11.4% of residents have a disability. 97.1% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Harriston, VA 1,252 pop · 4.2 mi Weyers Cave, VA 2,243 pop · 4.8 mi Crimora, VA 1,823 pop · 7.5 mi Massanetta Springs, VA 6,028 pop · 8.7 mi McGaheysville, VA 1,155 pop · 8.7 mi Massanutten, VA 2,215 pop · 11.1 mi Bridgewater, VA 6,650 pop · 11.1 mi Verona, VA 4,274 pop · 11.2 mi Harrisonburg, VA 51,492 pop · 11.8 mi Dooms, VA 1,360 pop · 11.8 mi Dayton, VA 2,023 pop · 12.0 mi Belmont Estates, VA 1,037 pop · 13.3 mi Fishersville, VA 9,546 pop · 14.5 mi Waynesboro, VA 22,574 pop · 14.6 mi

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