The Town FilesGrove City, Ohio
City in Franklin County · population 41,252 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $310,400
- Household income
- $93,161
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 23 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 27
- Median age
- 41.1
Grove City is a city of 41,252 people in Franklin County, Ohio. The median home is worth $310,400, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 85% of Ohio towns, better for cycling than 80% of Ohio towns, more upscale than 77% of Ohio towns.
How Grove City ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Grove City is worth $310,400, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $93,161, which is more affordable than 17% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $1,331 a month. 71.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Grove City | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $310,400 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $1,331 | $914 |
| Median household income | $93,161 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 71.4% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1995 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.7% | — |
Who lives in Grove City
| People | Grove City | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.1 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.8% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 23.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.4% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.4% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 7.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.4% | — |
| Work from home | 16.2% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 21.6 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.7% | 90.9% |
Weather in Grove City
July highs average 86.3°F and January lows 19.2°F. About 43.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 22.5 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 17 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 118 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Grove City since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 10, 1973 about 3.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 30, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 52 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on August 10, 1984.
Severe weather in Franklin County since 1996
Franklin County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2026 | Flood | DR-4945: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, And Landslides |
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| August 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4077: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
Jobs and pay in Franklin County
Franklin County had 779,560 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $73,180 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Grove City itself the ACS puts it at 3%.
Public schools in Grove City
18 public schools with 11,486 students, about 19.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove City High School | 9-12 | 1,853 | 21.1 |
| Central Crossing High School | 9-12 | 1,660 | 20.2 |
| Buckeye Woods Elementary School | K-4 | 741 | 20.6 |
| Holt Crossing Intermediate School | 5-6 | 729 | 20.3 |
| Pleasant View Middle School | 7-8 | 698 | 16.6 |
| Park Street Intermediate School | 5-6 | 696 | 20.5 |
| Beulah Park Middle School | 7-8 | 693 | 19.8 |
| Jackson Middle School | 7-8 | 682 | 20.1 |
| James A Harmon Elementary School | PK-4 | 598 | 22.1 |
| JC Sommer Elementary School | K-4 | 550 | 19.6 |
| Hayes Intermediate School | 5-6 | 476 | 19.0 |
| Highland Park Elementary School | K-4 | 467 | 19.5 |
Towns near Grove City
- Commercial Point, OH5.9 mi · 3,078 people · home $344,600
- Obetz, OH6.5 mi · 5,489 people · home $220,900
- Lincoln Village, OH6.9 mi · 9,702 people · home $169,100
- Grandview Heights, OH7.9 mi · 8,085 people · home $583,300
- Columbus, OH9.3 mi · 905,748 people · home $252,900
- Groveport, OH9.3 mi · 6,009 people · home $275,100
- Bexley, OH9.8 mi · 13,928 people · home $527,800
- Lake Darby, OH10.5 mi · 4,731 people · home $233,200
Grove City questions
Is Grove City, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Grove City scores better for retirees than 35% of Ohio towns and quieter than 22%. 18.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.1).
How much does a house cost in Grove City?
The median owner-occupied home in Grove City is valued at $310,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $93,161, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $1,331 a month.
What is the weather like in Grove City?
July highs average 86.3°F and January lows 19.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.2 inches of precipitation a year and 22.5 inches of snow.
Does Grove City get tornadoes?
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Grove City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 10, 1973. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)