Living in Groves, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Groves · Census data 2020–2024
Groves has 16,976 residents with a median age of 38.9. The median household income is $73,710 (6% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $163,600, the median rent is $1,286/month.
Groves at a glance
- Population
- 16,976
- Median age
- 38.9State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $73,710State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $163,600State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,286/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 77.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.9%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Groves a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 8%.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the Texas median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Groves
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Groves the median home value is $163,600, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,286 per month, which is 27.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,625 a month in housing costs.
Groves median household income
The median household income in Groves is $73,710 and the income per person is $34,597. 8% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Groves: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,796
- Owner-occupied
- 77.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.1%
- Vacant
- 9.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.74
Groves demographics
- Population
- 16,976
- Median age
- 38.9
- Under 18
- 27.5%
- 65 and older
- 15.3%
- Households
- 6,131
- Foreign-born
- 14.1%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Groves ›
Education in Groves
14.9% of adults 25 and older in Groves have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Groves
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 2.8%
- Drive alone
- 82.3%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.9%
Groves vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groves | 16,976 | $73,710 | $163,600 | $1,286 |
| Port Neches | 13,664 | $81,637 | $253,200 | $1,095 |
| Port Arthur | 55,828 | $46,354 | $107,400 | $1,021 |
| Nederland | 18,381 | $77,570 | $208,300 | $1,400 |
| Central Gardens | 3,976 | $83,750 | $216,700 | $793 |
| Bridge City | 9,640 | $88,958 | $202,800 | $1,431 |
| West Orange | 3,420 | $60,323 | $110,700 | $1,407 |
| Vidor | 9,708 | $62,192 | $131,400 | $820 |
| Rose City | 391 | $46,094 | $80,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Groves, TX?
The median household income in Groves is $73,710, 6% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Groves?
The median home value in Groves is $163,600, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Groves?
The median gross rent in Groves is $1,286 per month, about 27.6% of household income.
Is Groves, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 8%. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the Texas median.
What is the median age in Groves?
The median age in Groves is 38.9 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Groves?
The average commute to work in Groves is 21 minutes; 2.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Groves?
The unemployment rate in Groves is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Groves?
14.9% of adults in Groves 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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