Grove City, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Meeker County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
858 Population 1,407/sq mi density
$49,922 Median Income $25,201 per capita
$133,000 Home Value $259,868 Zillow
$825 Median Rent 24.4% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$49,922 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$133,000 home value, $825/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Grove City, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,922
34% below
$25,201 per capita
Home Value
$133,000
53% below
Zillow: $259,868
Median Rent
$825/mo
29% below
24.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
70% below
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20% above
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F

How Grove City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Grove City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
66%
Home Value
47%
Rent
71%
Poverty
90%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
97%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Grove City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Grove City residents earn a median household income of $49,922 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,201. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 708 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Grove City is $133,000 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $259,868. Median rent is $825/month, with 24.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Education

10.0% of adults in Grove City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Grove City has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population858
Median Age31.2 yrs
Density1,407/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$49,922
Per Capita$25,201
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$1,586M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036

Housing

A+
Home Value$133,000
Rent$825
Ownership65.0%
Zillow$259,868
Housing Units330
Rent Burden24.4%

Health

Obesity38.6%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death5,812/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain29.8 in/yr
Elevation1,210 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute28 min
Broadband80.5%
Internet Speed59 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Grove City was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.