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Grove City

Pop. 7,830·169th most expensive in Pennsylvania·Grove City rents have dropped 20.7%, currently a renter's market
Median rent (all units)
$738/mo
Year-over-Year
-20.7%
Month-over-Month
-4.4%
vs US Median
-$1,224
Falling (Monthly)
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Grove City · $738
More affordable than 100% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
15% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $738/mo, rent takes about 15% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$30,000/yr
Local median income
$57,169/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Grove City's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$730
1 BR
$740
2 BR
$930
3 BR
$1,290
4 BR+
$1,410
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$930/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $738 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$8,856/yr
At $738/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 20.7% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-20.7% YoY, -4.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Grove City, PA is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 46.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,830
Median income
$57,169
Median age
24.4
Renters
43.2%
Age distribution
13.7%
46.7%
17.8%
13.9%
Under 1813.7%
18–3446.7%
35–5417.8%
55–647.9%
65+13.9%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
90.1%
White90.1%
Black2.1%
Hispanic0.6%
Asian1.8%
Other5.5%
Education (25+)
24.4%
21.6%
46.1%
No HS diploma7.9%
HS diploma24.4%
Some college21.6%
Bachelor's+46.1%
Housing tenure
56.8%
43.2%
Owner56.8%
Renter43.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Grove City, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$57,083 → $57,169
up 0.2%
Population
7,942 → 7,830
down 1.4%
Renter share
44.4% → 43.2%
-1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
37.6% → 46.1%
+8.5 pts
Median age
26.3 → 24.4
-1.9 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $57,083 in 2021 to $57,169 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 7,942 to 7,830 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.4% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 37.6% to 46.1%.

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Grove City rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Grove City, PA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Grove City is $738/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $730/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $930/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $740/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,290/mo.

At 15% of local median household income ($57,169/yr), Grove City ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 20.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Grove City an affordable city for renters?

Grove City is considered very affordable for renters. At $738/mo, rent takes approximately 15% of the local median household income ($57,169/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Grove City falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Grove City?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $30,000/year (~$14/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $738/mo in Grove City. The local median household income is $57,169/yr, meaning the typical Grove City household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Grove City?

Rent in Grove City has decreased 20.7% over the past year as of August 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Grove City rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Grove City is one of the more affordable cities in Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #169 out of 169 tracked cities at $738/mo.

What percentage of Grove City residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.2% of Grove City households are renters, while 56.8% are owner-occupied. Grove City leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Grove City rent compare to the national average?

Grove City's median rent of $738/mo is $1,224 (62%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #169 out of 169 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
15%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $738/mo, rent takes ~15% of Grove City's median household income ($57,169/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax3.07%
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