Grove Hill is a small town of 1,995 in Alabama, with a median household income of $46,218
and a 13.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Grove Hill stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Grove Hill is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Grove Hill city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.3
Grove Hill's overall cost of living index is 89.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Grove Hill costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Grove Hill, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$136,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$718
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
73.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$46,218
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Grove Hill's violent crime rate is 174.5 per 100,000 residents
— 54% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
174.5 /100k
Property Crime
1163.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Grove Hill is served primarily by Clarke County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Grove Hill, AL
National Avg
School District
Clarke County
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Grove Hill sees average highs of 59.2°F in January
and 90.6°F in July,
with 61.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.4 inches of snow per year.
Grove Hill's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Grove Hill roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $136,500 and median rent is $718/month.
Grove Hill's violent crime rate is 174.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1163.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Grove Hill are operated by Clarke County.
The district has 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1. 21.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Grove Hill, AL has a population of 1,995, a median household income of $46,218, and an unemployment rate of 13.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Grove Hill averages 59.2°F in January and 90.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 61.4 inches
with about 0.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Grove Hill, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36451.
The population of Grove Hill, Alabama is 1,995 with a median age of 43.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Grove Hill: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $136,500, median household income $46,218, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Grove Hill side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
