Grove City is a small town of 7,908 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $58,900
and a 4.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Grove City stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, 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: 86.0
Grove City's overall cost of living index is 86.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Grove City costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Grove City, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$156,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$838
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
53.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$58,900
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Grove City's violent crime rate is 167.8 per 100,000 residents
— 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
167.8 /100k
Property Crime
490.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Grove City is served primarily by Grove City Area SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Grove City, PA
National Avg
School District
Grove City Area SD
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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
13.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
43.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Grove City sees average highs of 33.4°F in January
and 81.3°F in July,
with 45.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 27.5 inches of snow per year.
Grove City's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Grove City roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $156,500 and median rent is $838/month.
Grove City's violent crime rate is 167.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 490.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Grove City are operated by Grove City Area SD.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1. 43.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Grove City, PA has a population of 7,908, a median household income of $58,900, and an unemployment rate of 4.9%.
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.
Grove City averages 33.4°F in January and 81.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.2 inches
with about 27.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Grove City, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 16127.
The population of Grove City, Pennsylvania is 7,908 with a median age of 24.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Grove City: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $156,500, median household income $58,900, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. 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.
