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Grove City, OH


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Grove City, Ohio

Grove City, Ohio, in Franklin county, is 7 miles SW of Columbus, Ohio. The people of the city are in the Columbus metropolitan area. Grove City has a population of 27,075.

The People and Families of Grove City

In Grove City, about 63% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Grove City had a median family income of $62,059. Grove City is full of successful families and individuals. The city has a large middle class.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Grove City residents, with $7,200. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Grove City Housing

In Grove City, 72% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Grove City has higher property taxes than most places in Ohio, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Grove City, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 15%Grove City Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 18%Grove City People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 19%Grove City Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Grove City Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Grove City, OH

Comparing Grove City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Well-Paid Single Men79
Well-Paid Single Women78
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population54
Age of the Population54
Senior Citizens42
Racial Diversity17

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
People in Middle Class or Better89
Median Family Income79
College Educated Adults58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times66
Working at Home46
Public Transportation Use48
Walking and Biking to Work17

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built810
Affordability of Rents62
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Affordability of Property Taxes42
People Living Alone43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals26

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime73
Low Property Crime64

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