At a Glance
Median Income
$90,888
$46,488 per capita
Home Value
$283,300
Zillow: $332,588
Median Rent
$1,282/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.3%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.6%
13.3% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Grove City a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Grove City residents earn a median household income of $90,888 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,488. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 40,020 business establishments, including 3,254 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Grove City is $283,300 , 0% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $332,588. Median rent is $1,282/month, with 26.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Education
35.3% of adults in Grove City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% above the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grove City has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 53.
Data Overview
People
Population41,831
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density2,220/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$90,888
Per Capita$46,488
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$141,972M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,407
Housing
A+
Home Value$283,300
Rent$1,282
Ownership70.3%
Zillow$332,588
Housing Units17,740
Rent Burden26.9%
Health
Obesity30.6%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,722/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.4 in/yr
AQI53 (Moderate)
Elevation853 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.3%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 64%
Commute22 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed209 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries36
Did You Know?
Grove City was founded in 1852.
The median home in Grove City was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Rickenbacker International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 209 Mbps.
There are 3,254 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 118 fatal vehicle crashes.