At a Glance
Median Income
$109,665
$52,786 per capita
Home Value
$568,900
Zillow: $580,391
Median Rent
$1,829/mo
28.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
44.2%
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.2%
11.3% smoking rate
How Groveton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Groveton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Groveton a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Groveton residents earn a median household income of $109,665 , which is 46% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,786. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,382 business establishments, including 396 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Groveton is $568,900 , 102% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $580,391. Median rent is $1,829/month, with 28.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
44.2% of adults in Groveton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% above the national average).
87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Groveton has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population13,563
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density3,118/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born29.6%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$109,665
Per Capita$52,786
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$18,000M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,760
Housing
B+
Home Value$568,900
Rent$1,829
Ownership55.9%
Zillow$580,391
Housing Units5,735
Rent Burden28.6%
Health
Obesity29.2%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death4,702/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain41.8 in/yr
Elevation35 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.2%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+19.1%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 20% / D 78%
Commute33 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed152 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Groveton was built in 1972.
22.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
29.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 152 Mbps.
There are 396 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.