What are the schools like in Groves, TX?

Groves is served primarily by PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.2:1.

What is the median household income in Groves?

The median household income in Groves, TX is $64,737 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

What is the weather like in Groves, TX?

Groves has an average high temperature of 63.5°F in January and 92.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.8 inches.

Groves, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Groves, TX affordable or expensive?

Groves's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Groves is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $147,500 and the median rent is $1,210 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Groves, TX?

Groves has a violent crime rate of 367.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1036.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Groves, TX a Good Place to Live?

Groves is a small city of 17,110 in Texas, with a median household income of $64,737 and a 4.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Groves stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Groves is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Groves 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: 90.2

Groves's overall cost of living index is 90.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Groves costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Groves, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$147,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,210	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$64,737	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Groves's violent crime rate is 367.7 per 100,000 residents — 3% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

367.7 /100k

Property Crime

1036.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Groves is served primarily by PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Groves, TX	National Avg
School District	PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	13.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Groves sees average highs of 63.5°F in January and 92.6°F in July, with 59.8 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Groves, TX
Average High — January	63.5°F
Average High — July	92.6°F
Annual Precipitation	59.8"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Groves, TX	National Avg
Population	17,110	—
Median Age	38.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	66.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	9.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	16.1%	18.9%
Asian	7.3%	6.3%
Under 18	23.6%	22.2%
65 and over	17.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Port Neches, TX 3 mi Port Arthur, TX 3 mi Nederland, TX 5 mi Central Gardens, TX 7 mi Beauxart Gardens, TX 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Groves

Groves, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

77619

Groves vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Groves, TX affordable or expensive?

Groves's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Groves roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $147,500 and median rent is $1,210/month.

What is the crime rate in Groves, TX?

Groves's violent crime rate is 367.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1036.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Groves?

Public schools in Groves are operated by PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD. The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1. 13.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Groves, TX a good place to live?

Groves, TX has a population of 17,110, a median household income of $64,737, 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.

What is the weather like in Groves?

Groves averages 63.5°F in January and 92.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 59.8 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Groves?

Groves, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 77619.

What is the population of Groves?

The population of Groves, Texas is 17,110 with a median age of 38.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Groves?

Key numbers for living in Groves: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $147,500, median household income $64,737, crime index 78 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Groves side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.