Grottoes

Town in Rockingham County, Virginia

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Grottoes is a town in Rockingham County, Virginia, with 2,899 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,112 ft (339 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Port Republic, 1.3 miles NE.

About Grottoes

Grottoes is a town in Rockingham and Augusta counties in the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States. The population was 2,899 at the 2020 census. The town lies right on the border with Augusta County, and several commercial, residential, and recreational lots have portions within Augusta County.

The town is part of the Harrisonburg metropolitan area, while the small portion that extends into Augusta County is part of the Staunton-Waynesboro micropolitan area.

Grottoes is home to Grand Caverns which opened for tours in 1806, making it the oldest show cave in the United States.

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Living in Grottoes

Median household income
$100,291
Median home value
$275,700
Median rent
$840/mo
Median age
39.7
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Grottoes, VA population

Grottoes had 2,899 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census2,899
Density1,422 per sq mi (549 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Grottoes at a glance

StateVirginia (VA)
CountyRockingham County
TypeTown
Population2,899 (2020)
Land area2.04 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Water area0.04 sq mi (0.09 km²)
Elevation1,112 ft (339 m)
Coordinates38.2697° N, 78.8259° W
ZIP code24441
Official websiteci.grottoes.va.us
Census code (GEOID)5133488

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Grottoes

What county is Grottoes in?

Grottoes is in Rockingham County, Virginia.

What is the population of Grottoes, VA?

2,899 people lived in Grottoes at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Grottoes, VA?

The ZIP code of Grottoes is 24441.

What is the elevation of Grottoes?

1,112 feet (339 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Grottoes?

Port Republic (1.3 mi), Harriston (4.2 mi), Weyers Cave (4.8 mi), New Hope (6.6 mi), Crimora (7.5 mi).

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