The Town FilesGrovetown, Georgia
City in Columbia County · population 15,577 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $254,300
- Household income
- $85,660
- Jan low / Jul high
- 40° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 34.3
Grovetown is a city of 15,577 people in Columbia County, Georgia. The median home is worth $254,300, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for cycling than 92% of Georgia towns, better for young professionals than 88% of Georgia towns, more of a college town than 80% of Georgia towns.
How Grovetown ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Grovetown is worth $254,300, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $85,660, which is more affordable than 65% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,407 a month. 59.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Grovetown | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $254,300 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,407 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $85,660 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 59.1% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 2008 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Grovetown
| People | Grovetown | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.3 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.2% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 25.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.2% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.1% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 11.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.4% | — |
| Work from home | 8.4% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 26.2 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.5% | 88.0% |
Weather in Grovetown
July highs average 93.5°F and January lows 39.8°F. About 44.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.8 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 80 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 20 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Grovetown since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 10, 2009 about 2.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 3, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 52 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 6, 2022.
Severe weather in Columbia County since 1996
Columbia County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Columbia County
Columbia County had 39,629 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,681 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Grovetown itself the ACS puts it at 4%.
Public schools in Grovetown
9 public schools with 9,740 students, about 15.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grovetown High School | 9-12 | 2,280 | 18.5 |
| Cedar Ridge Elementary School | PK-5 | 1,099 | 15.7 |
| Grovetown Middle School | 6-8 | 1,088 | 15.8 |
| Belair K-8 School | PK-8 | 1,061 | 13.6 |
| Grovetown Elementary School | PK-5 | 975 | 14.8 |
| Baker Place Elementary | PK-5 | 948 | 15.5 |
| Columbia Middle School | 6-8 | 939 | 15.1 |
| Euchee Creek Elementary School | PK-5 | 702 | 14.0 |
| Brookwood Elementary School | PK-5 | 648 | 13.5 |
Towns near Grovetown
- Harlem, GA6.3 mi · 3,571 people · home $274,500
- Martinez, GA7.9 mi · 34,535 people · home $246,100
- Evans, GA9.0 mi · 34,536 people · home $366,100
- Augusta-Richmond County, GA9.7 mi · 202,081 people · home $178,400
- Hephzibah, GA12.7 mi · 3,830 people · home $185,700
- North Augusta, SC15.4 mi · 24,379 people · home $233,600
- Thomson, GA16.6 mi · 6,814 people · home $161,100
- Belvedere, SC17.0 mi · 5,380 people · home $143,500
Grovetown questions
Is Grovetown, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Grovetown scores better for retirees than 38% of Georgia towns and quieter than 15%. 9.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.3).
How much does a house cost in Grovetown?
The median owner-occupied home in Grovetown is valued at $254,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $85,660, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $1,407 a month.
What is the weather like in Grovetown?
July highs average 93.5°F and January lows 39.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.8 inches of snow.
Does Grovetown get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Grovetown since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 10, 2009. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- 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)