Living in Groveton, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Groveton · Census data 2020–2024
Groveton has 13,931 residents with a median age of 38.3. The median household income is $101,974 (9% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $585,000, the median rent is $1,820/month.
Groveton at a glance
- Population
- 13,931
- Median age
- 38.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $101,974State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $585,000State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $1,820/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 54%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.1%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Groveton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 9% higher than the Virginia median.
Cons: Home values 52% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 9.8%; a poverty rate of 13.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Groveton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Groveton the median home value is $585,000, 76% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,820 per month, which is 28.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,782 a month in housing costs.
Groveton median household income
The median household income in Groveton is $101,974 and the income per person is $50,524. 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Groveton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,831
- Owner-occupied
- 54%
- Renter-occupied
- 46%
- Vacant
- 8.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.56
Groveton demographics
- Population
- 13,931
- Median age
- 38.3
- Under 18
- 22.7%
- 65 and older
- 14.8%
- Households
- 5,347
- Foreign-born
- 31.2%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Groveton ›
Education in Groveton
47.1% of adults 25 and older in Groveton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 23.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Groveton
- Unemployment rate
- 9.8%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 24.9%
- Drive alone
- 57.9%
- Public transit
- 7.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.9%
Groveton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groveton | 13,931 | $101,974 | $585,000 | $1,820 |
| Woodlawn | 21,194 | $91,884 | $367,200 | $1,828 |
| Hayfield | 4,392 | $192,250 | $677,500 | $3,114 |
| Hybla Valley | 17,257 | $80,959 | $503,000 | $1,631 |
| Kingstowne | 18,360 | $151,535 | $626,700 | $2,406 |
| Mount Vernon | 13,122 | $163,750 | $836,200 | $1,620 |
| Rose Hill | 21,066 | $174,950 | $687,600 | $2,475 |
| Fort Hunt | 16,700 | $216,038 | $927,400 | $3,501 |
| Franconia | 18,335 | $152,474 | $567,100 | $2,605 |
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What is the median household income in Groveton, VA?
The median household income in Groveton is $101,974, 9% higher than the Virginia median of $93,170 (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 $585,000, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Groveton?
The median gross rent in Groveton is $1,820 per month, about 28.5% of household income.
Is Groveton, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 9% higher than the Virginia median. Minuses: home values 52% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 9.8%; a poverty rate of 13.2%.
What is the median age in Groveton?
The median age in Groveton is 38.3 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Groveton?
The average commute to work in Groveton is 33 minutes; 24.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Groveton?
The unemployment rate in Groveton is 9.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Groveton?
47.1% 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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