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Living in
Groveton.
Groveton is an unincorporated community in Fairfax County, VA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Groveton
Living in Groveton means settling into a compact, densely urban neighborhood just south of Alexandria in Fairfax County where the real draw isn't attractions—it's proximity and stability. You're looking at a median home value around $585,000 with median household income at $101,974, which positions you solidly in the Northern Virginia middle-to-upper-middle class, though you'll pay accordingly; rent runs about $1,829 monthly if you're not buying. Your weekends offer real outdoor access through Huntley Meadows Park, Fairfax County's largest, right on the southwest edge, plus proximity to Fort Washington Park and other riverside trails within a few miles.
Groveton at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.2%
Foreign-Born
31.2%
Broadband Internet
84.9%
of households
Median household income
Demographics31.2% foreign-born, most often from El Salvador
Who lives in Groveton: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Groveton, the largest foreign-born group is from El Salvador (28.1%), and 26.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.7%
of residents
65 and Older
14.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.4%
of households
Married Couples
46.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.56
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 15% above VA average
Rent, home values, and income in Groveton
In Groveton, rent runs 15% above the VA average, and home values are 52% above the VA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
39.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
15.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,161
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
54.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1976
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.3%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for VA
Unemployment in Groveton and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Fairfax County, which includes Groveton, is close to the VA average.
Unemployment rate
Groveton: Fairfax County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Fairfax County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Groveton is about 1% of Fairfax County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Groveton Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area
Commute32.8 min avg
How Groveton residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Groveton, most residents drive alone to work (58%), and 37% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 mi
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Major hub12.0M 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 67% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Fairfax County Police Department, which covers Groveton, runs 67% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
109.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,437.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Fairfax County Police Department (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 29 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
94.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Fairfax County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Fairfax County, which includes Groveton, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 29 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.3M |
| 2024 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $18,000 |
| 2023 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.9M |
| 2022 | 38 | Thunderstorm Wind | $442,500 |
| 2021 | 56 | Thunderstorm Wind | $613,500 |
| 2020 | 56 | Thunderstorm Wind | $307,000 |
| 2019 | 55 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 53 | Flood | None reported |
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
Fairfax County, county-wide
Groveton is about 1% of Fairfax County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Fairfax County, which includes Groveton, is typically good — 284 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
42
Good Days
284
per year
Moderate Days
80
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Fairfax County, county-wide
Groveton is about 1% of Fairfax County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate86°F summers, 29°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Groveton has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and cold winters (avg low 29°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
66°/45°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
69°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
46°/29°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.2"
Annual Snowfall
13.4"
Hot Days/Year
38
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
80
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
116
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 27°F | 3.08" |
| Feb | 48°F | 28°F | 2.89" |
| Mar | 56°F | 35°F | 4.04" |
| Apr | 67°F | 45°F | 3.38" |
| May | 76°F | 55°F | 4.45" |
| Jun | 84°F | 64°F | 4.85" |
| Jul | 88°F | 69°F | 4.96" |
| Aug | 87°F | 67°F | 4.16" |
| Sep | 80°F | 61°F | 4.37" |
| Oct | 68°F | 48°F | 3.75" |
| Nov | 57°F | 39°F | 3.13" |
| Dec | 48°F | 31°F | 3.75" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Groveton
Uninsured
10.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Groveton's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.1 mi away · Alexandria
Inova Alexandria Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4 mi away · Alexandria
Fort Belvoir Community Hospital
Acute Care - Department of Defense · ER available · 5.5 mi away · Fort Belvoir
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.
Education13.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Groveton
Groveton's student/teacher ratio is 13.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 47.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
47.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Groveton (within 15 miles)
Northern Virginia Community College
9.4 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 33,048 students · in-state tuition $6,062 · 30% graduate · median earnings $56,892 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 11,182 students · in-state tuition $70,170 · 86% graduate · median earnings $96,691 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 10,108 students · in-state tuition $38,936 · 69% graduate · median earnings $69,682 (10 yrs after entry)
Strayer University-Global Region
9.7 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 9,376 students · in-state tuition $13,920 · 14% graduate · median earnings $44,016 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,569 students · in-state tuition $71,338 · 95% graduate · median earnings $110,516 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,266 students · in-state tuition $62,242 · 79% graduate · median earnings $85,458 (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: Fort Foote Park, 3 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Groveton
Groveton has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Fort Foote Park (3 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fort Foote Park
Park
3 mi awayFort Washington Park
Park
5 mi awayHarmony Hall
National Park Site
5 mi awayOxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm
National Park Site
5 mi awayPiscataway Park
Park
5 mi awayArlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial
National Park Site
8 mi awayFranklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
National Park Site
8 mi awayFrederick Douglass National Historic Site
National Historic Site
8 mi awayPublic Libraries in Groveton
Martha Washington Community Library
6614 Fort Hunt Rd., Alexandria
Cities Near Groveton
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Groveton?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Groveton FAQ
Is Groveton, Virginia affordable?⌄
Groveton's median rent is $1,820/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $101,974/year. Median home value is $585,000.
Is Groveton, Virginia safe?⌄
Groveton is policed by the Fairfax County Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 110 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1438 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Groveton, Virginia?⌄
Fairfax County, which includes Groveton, has an unemployment rate of 3.2%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Groveton, Virginia?⌄
The cost of living in Groveton is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,820/month and median household income is $101,974/year. The median home value is $585,000. About 40% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Groveton, Virginia?⌄
The average commute in Groveton is 33 minutes, which is longer than 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