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Grove Hill, Alabama


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Grove Hill, Alabama

Grove Hill, Alabama, in Clarke county, is 71 miles N of Mobile, Alabama (center to center) and 182 miles NE of New Orleans, Louisiana. There are an estimated 1,438 people in the town.

The People and Families of Grove Hill

In Grove Hill, about 49% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Grove Hill had a median family income of $36,833.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,500) in Grove Hill. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Grove Hill.

Grove Hill Housing

Approximately 78% of housing in Grove Hill is owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Grove Hill.

Commuting

In Grove Hill, 97% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in the town than other towns.

Of Note

High Points

Grove Hill strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyGrove Hill Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyGrove Hill Short Commute Times
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Grove Hill Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Grove Hill Affordability of Rents
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 19%Grove Hill Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Grove Hill, AL

Comparing Grove Hill to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity85
Age of the Population78
Senior Citizens78
Female Share of the Population65
Well-Paid Single Women68
Well-Paid Single Men58
Male Share of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size43
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults78
Median Family Income46
People in Middle Class or Better35
People Above Poverty35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work67
Public Transportation Use55
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Affordability of Rents96
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
People Living Alone88
Housing Recently Built62
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime89
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