Cost of Living in Grove, OK

Population 7,101 · Oklahoma · Data vintage 2023

73
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Grove is a smaller Oklahoma community of around 7000 residents, where median household incomes of $56,875 and housing costs ($232,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 1.7% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Geographically, Grove is about 65 miles northeast of Broken Arrow, the nearest large metro. Housing prices track closely with Broken Arrow's $229,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 76
Rent 68

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

About the Cost of Living in Grove

The median home value in Grove is $232,400 — 24% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $887/month, 32% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $56,875/year is 24% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.7%, below the national average of 4.8%. Oklahoma's top state income tax rate is 4.8% and the combined sales tax is 9.0%. Overall, Grove has a cost of living index of 73 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 27% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$232,400
24% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$286,824
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$887/mo
32% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
21.8x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
0.9%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$678
1 BR
$728
2 BR
$910
3 BR
$1,220
4 BR
$1,439
Owner-occupied 66.5%
Renter-occupied 33.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$887
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,501/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
24.1 min
11% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
8.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
73.1%
Carpooled
14.3%
Walked
1.7%
Work from home
8.4%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 4.8%
Total Sales Tax 9.0%
State rate 4.5%
Avg local rate 4.5%
Property Tax 0.9%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$56,875
24% below avg
Per Capita Income
$38,751
Unemployment Rate
1.7%
65% below avg
Poverty Rate
14.8%
Labor Force Participation
51.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 20.6%
Graduate degree 9.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 51
Male median age 50.8
Female median age 51.7

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

82%
4-Year Graduation Rate
17:1
Student-teacher ratio
4
Public schools
2,529
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Grove, OK?

Grove has a cost index of 73 (100 = national average). It is 27% below the national average.

What is average rent in Grove, OK?

The median gross rent in Grove is $887 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Grove?

The median home value in Grove is $232,400 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Grove?

The median household income in Grove is $56,875 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Grove, OK?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Grove is 9.0%. The Oklahoma state income tax top rate is 4.8%.

Is Grove, OK affordable?

Yes, Grove is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 73 — about 27% below the US national average of 100.

Grove at a Glance

Population
7,101
Median Income
$56,875
Home Value
$232,400
Median Rent
$887/mo
Unemployment
1.7%
Sales Tax
9.0%
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