Cost of Living in Groveport, OH

Population 5,916 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

81
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Groveport sits on the smaller end of the Ohio city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. An unemployment rate of 1.5% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Groveport sits roughly 10 miles southeast of Columbus — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Housing prices track closely with Columbus' $235,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 80
Rent 83

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

About the Cost of Living in Groveport

The median home value in Groveport is $245,200 — 20% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,088/month, 17% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $91,545/year is 23% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.5%, below the national average of 4.8%. Ohio's top state income tax rate is 3.8% and the combined sales tax is 7.2%. The climate averages highs of 63.0°F and lows of 43.9°F, with about 28.2" of annual snowfall. Overall, Groveport has a cost of living index of 81 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 19% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$245,200
20% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$356,600
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,088/mo
17% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.8x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$686
1 BR
$748
2 BR
$929
3 BR
$1,199
4 BR
$1,374
Owner-occupied 68.8%
Renter-occupied 31.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,088
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,702/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
27.0 min
0% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
8.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
77.9%
Carpooled
12.1%
Public transit
1.1%
Work from home
8.4%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 3.8%
Total Sales Tax 7.2%
State rate 5.8%
Avg local rate 1.4%
Property Tax 1.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$91,545
23% above avg
Per Capita Income
$39,862
Unemployment Rate
1.5%
70% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Labor Force Participation
69.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 19.2%
Graduate degree 10.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 41.4
Male median age 36.8
Female median age 46.1

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
63.0°F
Avg Low
43.9°F
Annual Precip
41.6"
Annual Snowfall
28.2"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 374151647482858478665242
Low °F 222432425262656457453527
Precip" 3.002.413.623.853.994.334.673.743.142.902.793.13
Snow" 9.57.64.10.50.00.00.00.00.00.21.25.1

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 54 — Moderate
37.3%
Good air days/yr
210
Max AQI recorded
265
PM2.5 days
91
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

80%
4-Year Graduation Rate
19.8:1
Student-teacher ratio
10
Public schools
5,875
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Groveport, OH?

Groveport has a cost index of 81 (100 = national average). It is 19% below the national average.

What is average rent in Groveport, OH?

The median gross rent in Groveport is $1,088 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Groveport?

The median home value in Groveport is $245,200 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Groveport?

The median household income in Groveport is $91,545 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Groveport, OH?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Groveport is 7.2%. The Ohio state income tax top rate is 3.8%.

Is Groveport, OH affordable?

Yes, Groveport is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 81 — about 19% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Groveport?

Groveport has average high temperatures of 63.0°F and average lows of 43.9°F. Annual precipitation is 41.6". Average annual snowfall is 28.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Groveport at a Glance

Population
5,916
Median Income
$91,545
Home Value
$245,200
Median Rent
$1,088/mo
Unemployment
1.5%
Avg High Temp
63.0°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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