Cost of Living in Groveville, NJ

Population 3,007 · New Jersey · Data vintage 2023

105
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Groveville a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $348,000. At 12.3%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Located 30 miles east of Philadelphia, Groveville falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 50% higher than Philadelphia's $232,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 114
Rent 92

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

About the Cost of Living in Groveville

The median home value in Groveville is $347,900 — 14% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,207/month, 8% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $108,362/year is 45% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 12.3%, above the national average of 4.8%. New Jersey's top state income tax rate is 10.8% and the combined sales tax is 6.6%. The climate averages highs of 63.4°F and lows of 44.8°F, with about 26.6" of annual snowfall. Overall, Groveville has a cost of living index of 105 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 5% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$347,900
14% above avg
Median Rent
$1,207/mo
8% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
24.0x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
2.5%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,474
1 BR
$1,654
2 BR
$2,040
3 BR
$2,550
4 BR
$2,885
Owner-occupied 72.3%
Renter-occupied 27.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,207
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,821/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
28.1 min
4% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
5.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
85.6%
Carpooled
7.0%
Public transit
1.3%
Walked
0.1%
Bicycle
0.8%
Work from home
5.3%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 10.8%
Total Sales Tax 6.6%
State rate 6.6%
Avg local rate -0.0%
Property Tax 2.5%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$108,362
45% above avg
Per Capita Income
$39,585
Unemployment Rate
12.3%
155% above avg
Poverty Rate
13.0%
Labor Force Participation
60.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 20.3%
Graduate degree 2.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39.8
Male median age 32
Female median age 53.2

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
63.4°F
Avg Low
44.8°F
Annual Precip
45.6"
Annual Snowfall
26.6"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 404351637281868477665544
Low °F 242633425261676558463629
Precip" 3.292.654.003.633.994.354.424.224.053.793.204.04
Snow" 8.28.74.00.50.00.00.00.00.00.10.54.6

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 49 — Good
53.2%
Good air days/yr
244
Max AQI recorded
242
PM2.5 days
123
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Groveville, NJ?

Groveville has a cost index of 105 (100 = national average). It is 5% above the national average.

What is average rent in Groveville, NJ?

The median gross rent in Groveville is $1,207 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Groveville?

The median home value in Groveville is $347,900 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Groveville?

The median household income in Groveville is $108,362 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Groveville, NJ?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Groveville is 6.6%. The New Jersey state income tax top rate is 10.8%.

Is Groveville, NJ affordable?

Groveville is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 105 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Groveville?

Groveville has average high temperatures of 63.4°F and average lows of 44.8°F. Annual precipitation is 45.6". Average annual snowfall is 26.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Groveville at a Glance

Population
3,007
Median Income
$108,362
Home Value
$347,900
Median Rent
$1,207/mo
Unemployment
12.3%
Avg High Temp
63.4°F
Sales Tax
6.6%
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