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Grottoes, VA


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Grottoes, Virginia

Grottoes, Virginia, in Rockingham county, is 64 miles N of Lynchburg, Virginia (center to center) and 106 miles SW of Washington, District of Columbia. The town has a population of 2,114.

The People and Families of Grottoes

In Grottoes, about 59% of adults are married. Grottoes is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the town is full of young ones.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Grottoes had a median family income of $46,574. Grottoes isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

The town isn't plagued by crime -- far from it. Crime is lower there than most places.

Grottoes Housing

In Grottoes, 73% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the town may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.

Commuting

In Grottoes, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Grottoes strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Virginia):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Grottoes Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 19%Grottoes Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Grottoes, VA

Comparing Grottoes to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Virginia (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women98
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Well-Paid Single Men87
Racial Diversity84
Female Share of the Population74
Male Share of the Population47
Age of the Population32
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married68
Average Household Size59

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better88
People Above Poverty89
Median Family Income78
College Educated Adults42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use87
Walking and Biking to Work87
Short Commute Times55
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Affordability of Property Taxes65
People Living Alone64
Affordability of Rents55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime89
Low Violent Crime78
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