Cost of Living in Groveland, MA

Population 6,747 · Massachusetts · Data vintage 2023

168
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Groveland's housing market reflects its status as a high-earning metro: $572,000 for a typical home, 88% above the US median, paired with household incomes around $135,521 that put it in the upper third of the state. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.6% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Located 15 miles east of Lowell, Groveland falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 45% higher than Lowell's $395,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 188
Rent 138

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Groveland

The median home value in Groveland is $571,900 — 88% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,815/month, 38% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $135,521/year is 82% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average of 4.8%. Massachusetts's top state income tax rate is 9.0% and the combined sales tax is 6.3%. The climate averages highs of 59.4°F and lows of 40.9°F. Overall, Groveland has a cost of living index of 168 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 68% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$571,900
88% above avg
Median Rent
$1,815/mo
38% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
26.3x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
1.2%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,346
1 BR
$1,498
2 BR
$1,963
3 BR
$2,365
4 BR
$2,603
Owner-occupied 91.7%
Renter-occupied 8.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,815
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,429/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
34.0 min
26% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
16.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
75.3%
Carpooled
7.1%
Public transit
0.5%
Work from home
16.7%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 9.0%
Total Sales Tax 6.3%
State rate 6.3%
Avg local rate 0.0%
Property Tax 1.2%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$135,521
82% above avg
Per Capita Income
$62,387
Unemployment Rate
2.6%
47% below avg
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Labor Force Participation
57.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 26.0%
Graduate degree 19.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 42.6
Male median age 41.9
Female median age 43

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
59.4°F
Avg Low
40.9°F
Annual Precip
40.9"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 353845586977838274625140
Low °F 192128384857636254433425
Precip" 2.862.443.423.603.393.993.483.043.754.103.523.32

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Groveland, MA?

Groveland has a cost index of 168 (100 = national average). It is 68% above the national average.

What is average rent in Groveland, MA?

The median gross rent in Groveland is $1,815 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Groveland?

The median home value in Groveland is $571,900 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Groveland?

The median household income in Groveland is $135,521 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Groveland, MA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Groveland is 6.3%. The Massachusetts state income tax top rate is 9.0%.

Is Groveland, MA affordable?

Groveland is above average in cost of living, with an index of 168 — about 68% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Groveland?

Groveland has average high temperatures of 59.4°F and average lows of 40.9°F. Annual precipitation is 40.9". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Groveland at a Glance

Population
6,747
Median Income
$135,521
Home Value
$571,900
Median Rent
$1,815/mo
Unemployment
2.6%
Avg High Temp
59.4°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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