The Town FilesGrove City, Pennsylvania
Borough in Mercer County · population 7,871 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $171,600
- Household income
- $57,169
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 37 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 24.4
Grove City is a borough of 7,871 people in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $171,600, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks better for young professionals than 98% of Pennsylvania towns, more of a college town than 98% of Pennsylvania towns, hipper than 96% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Grove City ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Grove City is worth $171,600, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $57,169, which is more affordable than 43% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $906 a month. 56.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Grove City | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $171,600 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $906 | $996 |
| Median household income | $57,169 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 56.8% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1953 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Grove City
| People | Grove City | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 24.4 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.9% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 13.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46.1% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.8% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 4.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.5% | — |
| Work from home | 16.0% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 17.2 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.2% | 89.0% |
Weather in Grove City
July highs average 81.3°F and January lows 16.8°F. About 45.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 37.0 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 13 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 142 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Grove City since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on October 3, 1986 about 1.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 1, 2007.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 43 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 14, 2024.
Severe weather in Mercer County since 1996
Mercer County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
| September 10, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3235: Hurricane Katrina |
| September 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1555: Severe Storms And Flooding Associated With Tropical Depression Frances |
Jobs and pay in Mercer County
Mercer County had 43,239 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,120 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Grove City itself the ACS puts it at 2.9%.
Public schools in Grove City
3 public schools with 1,830 students, about 11.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview El Sch | K-5 | 772 | 12.9 |
| Grove City Area HS | 9-12 | 650 | 11.0 |
| Grove City Area MS | 6-8 | 408 | 11.7 |
Towns near Grove City
- Pine, PA1.7 mi · 4,806 people · home $284,700
- Findley, PA5.5 mi · 2,843 people · home $191,400
- Slippery Rock, PA6.3 mi · 3,081 people · home $255,400
- Slippery Rock, PA7.0 mi · 6,806 people · home $273,300
- Wilmington, PA12.4 mi · 2,663 people · home $238,200
- Clay, PA14.1 mi · 2,551 people · home $232,800
- Slippery Rock, PA15.1 mi · 2,913 people · home $190,600
- Neshannock, PA15.5 mi · 9,843 people · home $212,100
Grove City questions
Is Grove City, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Grove City scores better for retirees than 36% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 6%. 13.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 24.4).
How much does a house cost in Grove City?
The median owner-occupied home in Grove City is valued at $171,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,169, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $906 a month.
What is the weather like in Grove City?
July highs average 81.3°F and January lows 16.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.2 inches of precipitation a year and 37.0 inches of snow.
Does Grove City get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Grove City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on October 3, 1986. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- 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)