Living in Grove City, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Grove City · Census data 2020–2024
Grove City has 42,517 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $93,161 (30% higher than the Ohio median), the median home value is $310,400, the median rent is $1,331/month.
Grove City at a glance
- Population
- 42,517
- Median age
- 41.1State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $93,161State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $310,400State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,331/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 71.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.4%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Grove City a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 30% higher than the Ohio median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 6.4%.
Cons: Home values 45% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Grove City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Grove City the median home value is $310,400, 7% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,331 per month, which is 27.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,881 a month in housing costs.
Grove City median household income
The median household income in Grove City is $93,161 and the income per person is $46,496. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Grove City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 18,486
- Owner-occupied
- 71.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.6%
- Vacant
- 5.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.41
Grove City demographics
- Population
- 42,517
- Median age
- 41.1
- Under 18
- 23.5%
- 65 and older
- 18.8%
- Households
- 17,483
- Foreign-born
- 3.4%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Grove City ›
Education in Grove City
34.4% of adults 25 and older in Grove City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 11.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Grove City
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 16.2%
- Drive alone
- 75.9%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.7%
Grove City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove City | 42,517 | $93,161 | $310,400 | $1,331 |
| Urbancrest | 1,240 | $41,875 | $133,900 | $879 |
| Lockbourne | 165 | $61,250 | $162,500 | $1,188 |
| Commercial Point | 3,141 | $107,868 | $344,600 | $1,396 |
| Orient | 288 | $53,182 | — | — |
| Obetz | 7,330 | $87,304 | $220,900 | $1,379 |
| Harrisburg | 306 | $63,333 | $183,100 | $683 |
| Valleyview | 742 | $58,125 | $159,300 | $1,441 |
| Lincoln Village | 8,928 | $53,797 | $169,100 | $1,043 |
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What is the median household income in Grove City, OH?
The median household income in Grove City is $93,161, 30% higher than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Grove City?
The median home value in Grove City is $310,400, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Grove City?
The median gross rent in Grove City is $1,331 per month, about 27.4% of household income.
Is Grove City, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 30% higher than the Ohio median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 6.4%. Minuses: home values 45% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Grove City?
The median age in Grove City is 41.1 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Grove City?
The average commute to work in Grove City is 22 minutes; 16.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Grove City?
The unemployment rate in Grove City is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Grove City?
34.4% of adults in Grove City have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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