Living in Groton, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Groton · Census data 2020–2024
Groton has 9,490 residents with a median age of 39. The median household income is $79,577 (17% lower than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $306,600, the median rent is $1,250/month.
Groton at a glance
- Population
- 9,490
- Median age
- 39State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $79,577State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $306,600State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $1,250/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 45.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.8%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Groton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 16% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Connecticut median; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 18.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Groton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Groton the median home value is $306,600, 8% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,250 per month, which is 28.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,080 a month in housing costs.
Groton median household income
The median household income in Groton is $79,577 and the income per person is $45,619. 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in Groton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,126
- Owner-occupied
- 45.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 54.6%
- Vacant
- 9.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.03
Groton demographics
- Population
- 9,490
- Median age
- 39
- Under 18
- 15.7%
- 65 and older
- 16.2%
- Households
- 4,654
- Foreign-born
- 8.3%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Groton ›
Education in Groton
38.8% of adults 25 and older in Groton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 12.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Groton
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Drive alone
- 75.1%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 11.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.5%
Groton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groton | 9,490 | $79,577 | $306,600 | $1,250 |
| New London | 27,625 | $59,098 | $253,300 | $1,340 |
| Long Hill | 4,399 | $84,201 | $175,600 | $1,722 |
| Poquonock Bridge | 1,105 | $36,940 | $220,300 | $1,403 |
| Groton Long Point | 546 | $172,500 | $969,600 | $2,295 |
| Noank | 1,859 | $143,583 | $531,900 | $978 |
| Conning Towers-Nautilus Park | 8,460 | $81,694 | $290,100 | $1,856 |
| Waterford | 19,673 | $104,820 | $355,900 | $1,651 |
| Old Mystic | 3,340 | $130,903 | $342,500 | $1,602 |
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What is the median household income in Groton, CT?
The median household income in Groton is $79,577, 17% lower 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?
The median home value in Groton is $306,600, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in Groton?
The median gross rent in Groton is $1,250 per month, about 28.6% of household income.
Is Groton, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 16% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Connecticut median; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 18.6%.
What is the median age in Groton?
The median age in Groton is 39 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in Groton?
The average commute to work in Groton is 18 minutes; 4.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Groton?
The unemployment rate in Groton is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Groton?
38.8% of adults in Groton 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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