The Town FilesGroves, Texas
City in Jefferson County · population 17,335 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $163,600
- Household income
- $73,710
- Jan low / Jul high
- 44° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 56
- Median age
- 38.9
Groves is a city of 17,335 people in Jefferson County, Texas. The median home is worth $163,600, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks more walkable than 98% of Texas towns, better transit than 87% of Texas towns, more vibrant than 85% of Texas towns.
How Groves ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Groves is worth $163,600, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $73,710, which is more affordable than 75% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,286 a month. 77.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Groves | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $163,600 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,286 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $73,710 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 77.9% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1967 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Groves
| People | Groves | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.3% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 27.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.9% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.0% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 7.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 14.1% | — |
| Work from home | 2.8% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 20.8 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.9% | 89.2% |
Weather in Groves
July highs average 92.6°F and January lows 43.8°F. About 62.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 93 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 9 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
56 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Groves since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 18 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on November 7, 1957 about 2.8 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 186 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 28, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 36 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 12, 2024.
Severe weather in Jefferson County since 1996
Jefferson County has been included in 31 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| December 9, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4572: Hurricane Laura |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
Jobs and pay in Jefferson County
Jefferson County had 124,861 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $69,970 a year. Unemployment was 6.3% in 2023; in Groves itself the ACS puts it at 4.1%.
Public schools in Groves
3 public schools with 1,920 students, about 14.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| GROVES PRI | PK-2 | 681 | 14.8 |
| GROVES MIDDLE | 6-8 | 637 | 14.5 |
| GROVES INT | 3-5 | 602 | 15.1 |
Towns near Groves
- Port Neches, TX2.9 mi · 13,692 people · home $253,200
- Port Arthur, TX3.4 mi · 56,039 people · home $107,400
- Nederland, TX5.3 mi · 18,856 people · home $208,300
- Central Gardens, TX6.9 mi · 4,373 people · home $216,700
- Bridge City, TX7.4 mi · 9,546 people · home $202,800
- West Orange, TX13.1 mi · 3,459 people · home $110,700
- Vidor, TX13.4 mi · 9,789 people · home $131,400
- Orange, TX15.6 mi · 19,324 people · home $164,900
Groves questions
Is Groves, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Groves scores better for retirees than 28% of Texas towns and quieter than 20%. 15.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.9).
How much does a house cost in Groves?
The median owner-occupied home in Groves is valued at $163,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $73,710, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $1,286 a month.
What is the weather like in Groves?
July highs average 92.6°F and January lows 43.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 62.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Groves get tornadoes?
56 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Groves since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on November 7, 1957. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- 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)