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Groom is a small town of 440 in Texas, with a median household income of $51,944
.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Groom stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Groom is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Groom 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: 90.8
Groom's overall cost of living index is 90.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Groom costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Groom, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$98,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,034
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
89.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$51,944
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Groom's violent crime rate is 303.7 per 100,000 residents
— 20% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
303.7 /100k
Property Crime
286.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Groom is served primarily by GRANDVIEW-HOPKINS ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Groom, TX
National Avg
School District
GRANDVIEW-HOPKINS ISD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
8.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Groom sees average highs of 50.1°F in January
and 93.4°F in July,
with 22.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 13.6 inches of snow per year.
Groom's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Groom roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $98,300 and median rent is $1,034/month.
Groom's violent crime rate is 303.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 286.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Groom are operated by GRANDVIEW-HOPKINS ISD.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.4:1. 18.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Groom, TX has a population of 440, a median household income of $51,944, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Groom averages 50.1°F in January and 93.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 22.0 inches
with about 13.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Groom, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 79039.
The population of Groom, Texas is 440 with a median age of 46.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Groom: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $98,300, median household income $51,944, crime index 53 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Groom side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
