Grovetown is a small city of 16,049 in Georgia, with a median household income of $67,222
and a 0.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Grovetown stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Grovetown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Grovetown 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: 91.0
Grovetown's overall cost of living index is 91.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Grovetown costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Grovetown, GA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$201,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,301
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
59.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$67,222
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Grovetown's violent crime rate is 55.0 per 100,000 residents
— 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
55.0 /100k
Property Crime
198.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Grovetown is served primarily by Columbia County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Grovetown, GA
National Avg
School District
Columbia County
—
Elementary Schools
17
—
Middle Schools
8
—
High Schools
5
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Grovetown sees average highs of 58.1°F in January
and 93.5°F in July,
with 48.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.8 inches of snow per year.
Grovetown's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Grovetown roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $201,900 and median rent is $1,301/month.
Grovetown's violent crime rate is 55.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 198.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Grovetown are operated by Columbia County.
The district has 17 elementary, 8 middle, and 5 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1. 25.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Grovetown, GA has a population of 16,049, a median household income of $67,222, and an unemployment rate of 0.9%.
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.
Grovetown averages 58.1°F in January and 93.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.9 inches
with about 0.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Grovetown, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30813.
The population of Grovetown, Georgia is 16,049 with a median age of 33.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Grovetown: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $201,900, median household income $67,222, crime index 12 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Grovetown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.