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Grove City, OH

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Grove City, OH

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 26
Population41,831
Foreign Born1.8%
Population Density2,210people per mi²
Median Age40.5 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

106/100

6% above national average

A

The Real Cost of Living in Grove City, Ohio

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $20k$38k
Comfortable $55k$81k
Luxury $143k+$221k+
Elite (Top 5%) $168k+$260k+
Affordability Ratio

112%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean95%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
23
Poor
2
Negative
0

Groceries

2 within 10 miles

2.7mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

7.8mi

Airport

Bolton Field

2.8mi

Post Office

USPS — Dublin, OH

14mi

Critical Amenities

Golf5Nearest 2.9 mi
Camping20Nearest 19.3 mi
Marina1Nearest 9.6 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink1Nearest 9.4 mi
Gun Range3Nearest 1.7 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
B-
Good

An upper-middle-class area. Household wealth, education levels, and homeownership run ahead of national benchmarks.

Median HHI
$91k+7.2%
21% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$668k
2% above US avg
College Educated
35.3%
1% above US avg
WFH
13.9%
3% below US avg
Homeownership
70.3%
7% above US avg
Median Home
$283k
Equal to US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B+
Safe

Generally safer than 71% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
26.8
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+49.4%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+94.3%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.38 / 1k Residents1% above state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.07 / 1k Residents38% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr+4.4%
Burglary
0.51 / 1k Residents71% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
22.72 / 1k Residents134% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.41 / 1k Residents19% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+4Tilts Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Grove City, Ohio
Dem Rep
40%50%60%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B+
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C+
Weak10.0% of income
Property Rights
C
FairIJ Grade C
Firearm Rights
B-
GoodFPC Grade B-
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (40% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
F
ProhibitedIllegal
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Growing Season198 days264 frost-free
Annual Rainfall49.0"
Elevation850 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor7.4 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor2,210/sq mi
Fallout Danger
D-
Poor7 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 216 mi · coast 417 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$331.4M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityColumbus906k people are 7.4 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital7.4 miColumbus, OH
Nearest Prison4.2 mi6 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T05:12:10.000Z

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