Living in Groveton, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Groveton · Census data 2020–2024
Groveton has 924 residents with a median age of 43.8. The median household income is $41,875 (47% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $74,000, the median rent is $656/month.
Groveton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Groveton at a glance
- Population
- 924
- Median age
- 43.8State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $41,875State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $74,000State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $656/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 71.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.8%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Groveton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 74% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 47% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 24.3%; a poverty rate of 24%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Groveton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Groveton the median home value is $74,000, 78% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $656 per month, which is 23.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,599 a month in housing costs.
Groveton median household income
The median household income in Groveton is $41,875 and the income per person is $27,015. 24% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Groveton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 482
- Owner-occupied
- 71.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.7%
- Vacant
- 24.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.33
Groveton demographics
- Population
- 924
- Median age
- 43.8
- Under 18
- 17.6%
- 65 and older
- 31.5%
- Households
- 366
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Groveton ›
Education in Groveton
19.8% of adults 25 and older in Groveton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 8.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Groveton
- Unemployment rate
- 24.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 7.6%
- Drive alone
- 71.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.4%
Groveton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groveton | 924 | $41,875 | $74,000 | $656 |
| Westwood Shores | 1,466 | $46,198 | $165,900 | — |
| Onalaska | 3,210 | $51,912 | $165,800 | $1,083 |
| Trinity | 2,258 | $27,717 | $94,500 | $835 |
| Corrigan | 1,784 | $37,700 | $122,900 | $431 |
| Lovelady | 490 | $47,500 | $126,800 | $1,063 |
| Pleasant Hill | 830 | $53,237 | $79,900 | — |
| Kennard | 270 | $82,500 | $105,000 | $1,125 |
| Seven Oaks | 118 | $60,733 | $114,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Groveton, TX?
The median household income in Groveton is $41,875, 47% 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 Groveton?
The median home value in Groveton is $74,000, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Groveton?
The median gross rent in Groveton is $656 per month, about 23.9% of household income.
Is Groveton, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 74% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 47% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 24.3%; a poverty rate of 24%.
What is the median age in Groveton?
The median age in Groveton is 43.8 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Groveton?
The average commute to work in Groveton is 17 minutes; 7.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Groveton?
The unemployment rate in Groveton is 24.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Groveton?
19.8% of adults in Groveton 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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