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Grove’s average trip to work is 35 minutes, against 25 minutes in New York’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. 12% of the land in Grove is conserved, against 5.2% in New York’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. Rattlesnake Hill Wildlife Management Area, at 1,453 acres with 1.2 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. Grove has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Grove beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 1,388 in 1830, 497 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 2010 and 3 maps from 1916 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Grove, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Grove.
Most working residents leave Grove for work: only 4% work in town. Grove’s median household income is $55,000. Since 2013, Grove has added 48 jobs, to 100 in 2023.
| Grove | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,000 | $82,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 13% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 78% of U.S. communities. Since 1998, 7 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Grove.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Grove has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Grove is 78°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Rattlesnake Hill Wildlife Management Area | 1.2 mi | 1,453 |
| 2. English Hill State Forest | — | 279 |
| 3. Keeney Swamp State Forest | — | 62 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
40% of Grove adults have high blood pressure. Grove beats the New York average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8. 13% of Grove adults have diabetes.
| Grove | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 34% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 14% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 11% | 12% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 82% | 81% | 79% |
| What stands out | Grove | NY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.6% | 14.5% |
| More adults with COPD | 9% | 6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
1 within 15 miles of the center of Grove
About 5 of every 100 Grove residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across New York.
Where Grove’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in New York, United States
Grove is a small town in Allegany County, New York, United States covering 35 square miles. The population was 497 at the 2020 census. Grove is in the northeast part of Allegany County, northwest of Hornell and is recognized for the Swain Resort which is one of the largest ski resorts in western New York.
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Grove has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.