Minnesota
Grove City is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 858. Residents earn $49,922 per year, which is 34% below the national average.
Based on current data, Grove City receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Grove City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Grove City is $49,922, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. 11.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Grove City is $133,000, 53% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $825 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Grove City has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,922 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,201 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,036 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $75,478 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.1% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 708 |
| County GDP | $1,586M |
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Healthcare | 60 |
| Retail | 68 |
| Manufacturing | 52 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,973 |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.99% |
| Commute Time | 27.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.5% |
| Census Median | $133,000 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $240,457 |
| Census Median Rent | $825 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 24.4% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,973 |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.99% |
| Obesity | 38.6% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.9% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.9% |
| Depression | 27.1% |
| Mental Distress | 18.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.3% |
| Premature Death | 5,812/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 40.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 60 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 29.8 inches |
| 22% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,210 ft (369 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,407/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1492°N, 94.6825°W |
| County FIPS | 27093 |
Winner: Republican by 42.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.0% |
| 70% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.8% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,407/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 80.5% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 60 |
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Retail Stores | 68 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 27.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.5% |