Virginia · Metropolitan Area
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.
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, high health insurance coverage. Grottoes offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
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.
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.
Grottoes is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 109 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 255 per 100,000, 87% below the national average.
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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 95.2% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.8% |
| 64% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $84,508 |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $41,940 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $969 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,144 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.5% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,754 |
| Restaurants | 212 |
| Healthcare | 204 |
| Retail | 317 |
| Manufacturing | 44 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,439 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.29% |
| Commute Time | 24.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.8% |
| Census Median | $267,500 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $304,269 |
| Median List Price | $317,450 |
| Median List Price | $317,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $209 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.1% |
| Price Drops | 18.2% |
| Inventory | 11 |
| Census Median Rent | $847 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 26.7% |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,439 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.29% |
| 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% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.7% |
| Depression | 25.7% |
| Mental Distress | 18.9% |
| Physical Distress | 13.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.1% |
| Premature Death | 5,914/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 204 |
| Total Violent | 109.4/100K |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 109.4/100K |
| Total Property | 255.3/100K |
| 87% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 72.9/100K |
| Theft | 145.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 36.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.3 inches |
| 19% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,103 ft (336 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,434/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2697°N, 78.8259°W |
| County FIPS | 51660 |
Winner: Democrat by 25.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.6% |
| 30% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,434/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 90.4% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 204 |
| Restaurants | 212 |
| Retail Stores | 317 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 24.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.8% |