Below Average CostVery SafeRockingham County Public Schools
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Grottoes is a small town of 2,904 in Virginia, with a median household income of $78,750
and a 4.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Grottoes 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 Grottoes is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Grottoes 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
Grottoes's overall cost of living index is 93.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Grottoes costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Grottoes, VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$242,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$853
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
73.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$78,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Grottoes's violent crime rate is 264.1 per 100,000 residents
— 30% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
264.1 /100k
Property Crime
528.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Grottoes is served primarily by Rockingham County Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Grottoes, VA
National Avg
School District
Rockingham County Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
15
—
Middle Schools
4
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Grottoes sees average highs of 44.2°F in January
and 85.7°F in July,
with 42.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 19.4 inches of snow per year.
Grottoes's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Grottoes roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $242,000 and median rent is $853/month.
Grottoes's violent crime rate is 264.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 528.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Grottoes are operated by Rockingham County Public Schools.
The district has 15 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1. 21.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Grottoes, VA has a population of 2,904, a median household income of $78,750, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%.
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.
Grottoes averages 44.2°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.8 inches
with about 19.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Grottoes, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 24441.
The population of Grottoes, Virginia is 2,904 with a median age of 38.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Grottoes: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $242,000, median household income $78,750, crime index 52 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Grottoes side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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