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Groveton, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Alexandria city County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
13,563 Population 3,118/sq mi density
$109,665 Median Income $52,786 per capita
$568,900 Home Value $580,391 Zillow
$1,829 Median Rent 28.6% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
183 Violent Crime/100K 1,959 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$109,665 median income, 5.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$568,900 home value, $1,829/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
183 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
44.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Groveton, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$109,665
46% above
$52,786 per capita
Home Value
$568,900
102% above
Zillow: $580,391
Median Rent
$1,829/mo
57% above
28.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
183/100K
52% below
1,959/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.2%
31% above
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
50% above
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.2%
9% below
11.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
293 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
146%
Home Value
202%
Rent
157%
Poverty
87%
Bachelor's
131%
Unemployment
150%
Crime
48%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Groveton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
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 5.4% (50% 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.

Safety & Crime

Groveton reports 183 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,959/100K.

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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population13,563
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density3,118/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$109,665
Per Capita$52,786
Unemployment5.4%
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%

Crime

F
Violent183/100K
Property1,959/100K

Health

Obesity29.2%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death4,702/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.8 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
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.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.