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Grottoes, VA
Town in Rockingham County, Virginia.
Population
2,961
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,452
ZIP codes
0
Grottoes and its ZIP codes
Grottoes at a glance
- Grottoes is about 6.6 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $100,291, 8% above the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $275,700 (28% below Virginia) and median rent is $840 a month.
Local data for Grottoes, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Grottoes, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$100,291
Poverty rate
9.0%
Median home value
$275,700
Median rent
$840/mo
Homeownership
81.0%
Bachelor's or higher
19.6%
Median age
39.7
Average commute
23.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (496), Irish Americans (141), French Americans (127).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rockingham County. PPP loans are for Grottoes.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,443
34,938 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$506M
FY 2026, $6,039 per person
How people get to work
Grottoes, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.4%
- Carpooled16.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.4%
Average one-way commute: 23.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Grottoes, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,097
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
272
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 23°F
45.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Grottoes, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.6%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities near Grottoes
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Port RepublicCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 2.2 |
| HarristonCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 1.6 |
| Weyers CaveCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 6.6 |
| New HopeCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 5.8 |
| CrimoraCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 3 |
| Mount SidneyCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1.7 |
| Massanetta SpringsCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 4.8 |
| McGaheysvilleCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.9 |
| Mount CrawfordTown | 8.8 mi | 0.5 |
| KeezletownCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| VeronaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 7.7 |
| BridgewaterTown | 11 mi | 2.5 |
| MassanuttenCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 9.9 |
| DoomsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4 |
| DaytonTown | 12 mi | 1 |
| HarrisonburgCity | 12 mi | 17.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Grottoes, VA in?
- Grottoes is in Rockingham County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Grottoes, VA?
- About 2,961 people live in Grottoes, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Grottoes?
- Nearby places include Port Republic (1.7 mi), Harriston (3.9 mi), Weyers Cave (5.1 mi), New Hope (6.5 mi), Crimora (7.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023