Grottoes, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Harrisonburg city County
Grottoes, VA
At a Glance
How Grottoes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Grottoes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Grottoes a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Grottoes residents earn a median household income of $84,508 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,940. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,754 business establishments, including 212 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Grottoes is $267,500 , 5% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $313,614. Median rent is $847/month, with 26.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Safety & Crime
Grottoes reports 264 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 30% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 528/100K.
Education
23.6% of adults in Grottoes hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grottoes has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches.