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Grove City, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Mercer County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
7,861 Population 2,911/sq mi density
$56,420 Median Income $26,080 per capita
$165,900 Home Value $222,792 Zillow
$858 Median Rent 25.9% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
115 Violent Crime/100K 395 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$56,420 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$165,900 home value, $858/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
115 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Grove City, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,420
25% below
$26,080 per capita
Home Value
$165,900
41% below
Zillow: $222,792
Median Rent
$858/mo
26% below
25.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
115/100K
70% below
395/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.4%
35% above
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr

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
75%
Home Value
59%
Rent
74%
Poverty
33%
Bachelor's
135%
Unemployment
56%
Crime
30%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Grove City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 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 $56,420 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,080. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% 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 $222,792. 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.

Safety & Crime

Grove City reports 115 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 395/100K. The murder rate is 12.8/100K.

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. 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 Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$56,420
Per Capita$26,080
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$5,515M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041

Housing

A+
Home Value$165,900
Rent$858
Ownership58.2%
Zillow$222,792
Housing Units2,723
Rent Burden25.9%

Crime

F
Violent115/100K
Property395/100K
Murder12.8/100K
Assault77/100K
Burglary64/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,603/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
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.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 251 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.