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Grove City.
About
Life in Grove City
This is a solidly middle-to-upper-middle-class Columbus suburb where you can expect a 22-minute commute into the city for most jobs. The median household income of roughly $93,000 reflects a well-educated population where about 35% hold college degrees, though this also means the community skews toward established families and professionals rather than young singles or recent graduates. You'll notice the area is quite car-dependent given its suburban layout, and the population is predominantly white and English-speaking, which is worth noting if community diversity matters to you.
Grove City at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Foreign-Born
3.4%
Broadband Internet
95.7%
of households
Population Growth
+9.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.4% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Grove City: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Grove City, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (16.9%), and 2.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.5%
of residents
65 and Older
18.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.6%
of households
Married Couples
53.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.41
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 29% above OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Grove City
In Grove City, rent runs 29% above the OH average, and home values are 45% above the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
41.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,561
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
71.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1995
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $330,479 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts below OH average
Unemployment in Grove City and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Grove City is 0.6 percentage points lower than the OH average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Grove City Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Columbus, OH metro area
Commute21.6 min avg
How Grove City residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Grove City, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 73% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 8 mi
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
Regional airport · few flights171k passengers boarded in 2025
- 13 mi
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
Medium hub4.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 37% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Grove City runs 37% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
207.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,486.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Grove City Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 22 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Franklin County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Franklin County, which includes Grove City, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 22 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $147,850 |
| 2024 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $559,750 |
| 2023 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $70,200 |
| 2022 | 21 | Winter Weather | $16,100 |
| 2021 | 16 | Winter Weather | $103,600 |
| 2020 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $206,050 |
| 2019 | 25 | Winter Weather | $251,250 |
| 2018 | 32 | Thunderstorm Wind | $959,750 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Franklin County, county-wide
Grove City is about 3% of Franklin County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Franklin County, which includes Grove City, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Good Days
147
per year
Moderate Days
213
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Franklin County, county-wide
Grove City is about 3% of Franklin County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate85°F summers, 22°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Grove City has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 22°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
64°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
41°/22°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
41.4"
Annual Snowfall
28.2"
Hot Days/Year
17
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
118
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
148
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 19°F | 3.41" |
| Feb | 43°F | 21°F | 2.63" |
| Mar | 52°F | 30°F | 3.87" |
| Apr | 65°F | 40°F | 4.03" |
| May | 75°F | 51°F | 4.39" |
| Jun | 83°F | 60°F | 3.92" |
| Jul | 86°F | 64°F | 4.60" |
| Aug | 85°F | 61°F | 3.56" |
| Sep | 80°F | 54°F | 3.56" |
| Oct | 68°F | 42°F | 2.87" |
| Nov | 54°F | 32°F | 2.99" |
| Dec | 43°F | 25°F | 3.35" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Grove City
Uninsured
4.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Grove City's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Ohio Hospital for Psychiatry
Psychiatric · 5.9 mi away · Columbus
Twin Valley Behavioral Healthcare
Psychiatric · ER available · 6.3 mi away · Columbus
Doctors Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7 mi away · Columbus
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education20.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Grove City
Grove City's student/teacher ratio is 20.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 34.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
15
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
34.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Grove City (within 15 miles)
Ohio State University-Main Campus
9.9 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 45,638 students · in-state tuition $13,641 · 83% graduate · median earnings $67,080 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 5,562 students · in-state tuition $9,552 · 50% graduate · median earnings $57,435 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,585 students · in-state tuition $44,304 · 66% graduate · median earnings $58,937 (10 yrs after entry)
Columbus College of Art & Design
8.2 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 882 students · in-state tuition $42,200 · 60% graduate · median earnings $47,378 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 760 students · in-state tuition $36,422 · 49% graduate · median earnings $54,622 (10 yrs after entry)
Mount Carmel College of Nursing
6.9 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 532 students · in-state tuition $28,500 · 81% graduate · median earnings $77,859 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Hopewell Culture National Historical Park, 38 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Grove City
Grove City has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Hopewell Culture National Historical Park (38 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
38 mi awayCharles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
45 mi awayDayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
55 mi awayWilliam Howard Taft National Historic Site
National Historic Site
92 mi awayPublic Libraries in Grove City
Grove City Public Library
3959 Broadway, Grove City
Cities Near Grove City
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Grove City FAQ
Is Grove City, Ohio affordable?⌄
Grove City's median rent is $1,331/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $93,161/year. Median home value is $310,400.
Is Grove City, Ohio safe?⌄
Grove City's violent crime rate was 208 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2486 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Grove City, Ohio?⌄
Grove City has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Grove City, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Grove City is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,331/month and median household income is $93,161/year. The median home value is $310,400. About 42% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Grove City, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Grove City is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from