Living in Groton Long Point, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Groton Long Point · Census data 2020–2024
Groton Long Point has 546 residents with a median age of 62.7. The median household income is $172,500 (80% higher than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $969,600, the median rent is $2,295/month.
Groton Long Point is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Groton Long Point at a glance
- Population
- 546
- Median age
- 62.7State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $172,500State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $969,600State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $2,295/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 91.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 78.6%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Groton Long Point a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 80% higher than the Connecticut median; a poverty rate of 9.2%.
Cons: Home values 164% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Groton Long Point
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Groton Long Point the median home value is $969,600, 191% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,295 per month, which is 29.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,935 a month in housing costs.
Groton Long Point median household income
The median household income in Groton Long Point is $172,500 and the income per person is $139,955. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in Groton Long Point: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 625
- Owner-occupied
- 91.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.4%
- Vacant
- 56.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 1.99
56.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Groton Long Point has many vacation and second homes.
Groton Long Point demographics
- Population
- 546
- Median age
- 62.7
- Under 18
- 8.2%
- 65 and older
- 41.9%
- Households
- 274
- Foreign-born
- 3.8%
- Veterans
- 9.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Groton Long Point ›
Education in Groton Long Point
78.6% of adults 25 and older in Groton Long Point have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 39.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Groton Long Point
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 9.7%
- Drive alone
- 77.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.1%
Groton Long Point vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groton Long Point | 546 | $172,500 | $969,600 | $2,295 |
| Poquonock Bridge | 1,105 | $36,940 | $220,300 | $1,403 |
| Noank | 1,859 | $143,583 | $531,900 | $978 |
| Groton | 9,490 | $79,577 | $306,600 | $1,250 |
| Long Hill | 4,399 | $84,201 | $175,600 | $1,722 |
| Mystic | 4,483 | $152,559 | $538,800 | $1,993 |
| New London | 27,625 | $59,098 | $253,300 | $1,340 |
| Old Mystic | 3,340 | $130,903 | $342,500 | $1,602 |
| Conning Towers-Nautilus Park | 8,460 | $81,694 | $290,100 | $1,856 |
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What is the median household income in Groton Long Point, CT?
The median household income in Groton Long Point is $172,500, 80% higher than the Connecticut median of $95,781 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Groton Long Point?
The median home value in Groton Long Point is $969,600, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in Groton Long Point?
The median gross rent in Groton Long Point is $2,295 per month, about 29.4% of household income.
Is Groton Long Point, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 80% higher than the Connecticut median; a poverty rate of 9.2%. Minuses: home values 164% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%.
What is the median age in Groton Long Point?
The median age in Groton Long Point is 62.7 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in Groton Long Point?
The average commute to work in Groton Long Point is 33 minutes; 9.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Groton Long Point?
The unemployment rate in Groton Long Point is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Groton Long Point?
78.6% of adults in Groton Long Point have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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