Locust Grove is a medium-sized town located in the state of Virginia. With a population of 15,915 people and three associated neighborhoods, Locust Grove is the largest community in Virginia. Much of the housing stock in Locust Grove was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local Locust Grove economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in Locust Grove, where the median household income is $109,705.00.

Locust Grove real estate is some of the most expensive in Virginia, although Locust Grove house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.

Also of interest is that Locust Grove has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 15.49% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Locust Grove is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Locust Grove’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

One downside of living in Locust Grove is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Locust Grove, the average commute to work is 38.52 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average.

The population of Locust Grove is very well educated relative to most cities and towns in the nation, where the average community has 21.84% of its adult population holding a 4-year degree or higher: 37.37% of adults in Locust Grove have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree.

The per capita income in Locust Grove in 2022 was $50,225, which is wealthy relative to Virginia and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $200,900 for a family of four. However, Locust Grove contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

Locust Grove is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Locust Grove home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Locust Grove residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Locust Grove include Irish, English, German, French, and Scots-Irish.

The most common language spoken in Locust Grove is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.