At a Glance
Median Income
$56,420
$26,080 per capita
Home Value
$165,900
Zillow: $231,448
Median Rent
$858/mo
25.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
45.4%
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% 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 $56,420 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,080. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,857 business establishments, including 251 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Grove City is $165,900 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $231,448. Median rent is $858/month, with 25.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Education
45.4% of adults in Grove City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% above the national average).
93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grove City has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population7,861
Median Age25.7 yrs
Density2,911/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,420
Per Capita$26,080
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$5,515M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A+
Home Value$165,900
Rent$858
Ownership58.2%
Zillow$231,448
Housing Units2,723
Rent Burden25.9%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,603/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,266 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.4%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+18.1%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute17 min
Broadband84.3%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Grove City was founded in 1798.
The median home in Grove City was built in 1953.
15.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Venango Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 251 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.