Below Average CostVery SafeA.C.G.C. Public School District
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Grove City is a small town of 816 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $50,521
and a 4.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Grove City stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Grove City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Grove City 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: 93.2
Grove City's overall cost of living index is 93.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Grove City costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Grove City, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$129,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$820
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
57.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$50,521
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Grove City's violent crime rate is 146.4 per 100,000 residents
— 61% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
146.4 /100k
Property Crime
792.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Grove City is served primarily by A.C.G.C. Public School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Grove City, MN
National Avg
School District
A.C.G.C. Public School District
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Grove City sees average highs of 20.1°F in January
and 81.2°F in July,
with 29.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 50.2 inches of snow per year.
Grove City's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Grove City roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $129,200 and median rent is $820/month.
Grove City's violent crime rate is 146.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 792.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Grove City are operated by A.C.G.C. Public School District.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1. 11.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Grove City, MN has a population of 816, a median household income of $50,521, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%.
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 City averages 20.1°F in January and 81.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.8 inches
with about 50.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Grove City, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56243.
The population of Grove City, Minnesota is 816 with a median age of 29.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Grove City: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $129,200, median household income $50,521, crime index 38 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Grove City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
