Grove Hill, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Clarke County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,940 Population 256/sq mi density
$49,223 Median Income $34,776 per capita
$151,400 Home Value $148,777 Zillow
$738 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
175 Violent Crime/100K 1,163 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$49,223 median income, 10.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$151,400 home value, $738/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
175 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Grove Hill, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,223
34% below
$34,776 per capita
Home Value
$151,400
46% below
Zillow: $148,777
Median Rent
$738/mo
37% below
25.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
175/100K
54% below
1,163/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.6%
36% below
83.9% high school+
Unemployment
10.5%
192% above
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.4%
35% above
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How Grove Hill Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
66%
Home Value
54%
Rent
63%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
292%
Crime
46%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Grove Hill a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Grove Hill residents earn a median household income of $49,223 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,776. The unemployment rate stands at 10.5% (192% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 730 business establishments, including 57 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Grove Hill is $151,400 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,777. Median rent is $738/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.

Safety & Crime

Grove Hill reports 175 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,163/100K.

Education

21.6% of adults in Grove Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 83.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Grove Hill has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,940
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density256/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$49,223
Per Capita$34,776
Unemployment10.5%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$1,130M
Avg Weekly Wage$986

Housing

A+
Home Value$151,400
Rent$738
Ownership71.6%
Zillow$148,777
Housing Units946
Rent Burden25.0%

Crime

F
Violent175/100K
Property1,163/100K

Health

Obesity43.4%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death16,382/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain61.4 in/yr
Elevation463 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.6%
High School+83.9%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score4.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute16 min
Broadband75.8%
Internet Speed65 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Grove Hill was founded in 1832.
The median home in Grove Hill was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Mobile Regional (75 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.529 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.