Living in Groton, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Groton · Census data 2020–2024
Groton has 11,390 residents with a median age of 41.4. The median household income is $192,958 (86% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $743,400, the median rent is $1,458/month.
Groton at a glance
- Population
- 11,390
- Median age
- 41.4State: 40
- Median household income
- $192,958State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $743,400State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,458/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 88.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 70.1%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Groton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 86% higher than the Massachusetts median; a poverty rate of 3.8%.
Cons: Home values 32% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%.
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 $743,400, 123% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,458 per month, which is 26.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,652 a month in housing costs.
Groton median household income
The median household income in Groton is $192,958 and the income per person is $79,915. 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Groton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,818
- Owner-occupied
- 88.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.2%
- Vacant
- 3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.92
Groton demographics
- Population
- 11,390
- Median age
- 41.4
- Under 18
- 28.3%
- 65 and older
- 17.3%
- Households
- 3,705
- Foreign-born
- 12.8%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Groton ›
Education in Groton
70.1% of adults 25 and older in Groton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 32.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Groton
- Unemployment rate
- 5.3%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 27.5%
- Drive alone
- 57.8%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 4.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.4%
Groton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groton | 11,390 | $192,958 | $743,400 | $1,458 |
| Ayer | 8,645 | $101,875 | $463,800 | $1,415 |
| East Pepperell | 1,949 | $96,198 | $430,400 | $1,620 |
| Pepperell | 11,663 | $124,073 | $482,100 | $1,295 |
| Shirley | 6,976 | $122,365 | $427,600 | $1,481 |
| Devens | 1,723 | $189,250 | $556,800 | $1,500 |
| Dunstable | 3,408 | $208,512 | $674,000 | $1,325 |
| Littleton | 10,280 | $149,722 | $658,300 | $2,016 |
| Westford | 24,690 | $187,198 | $748,500 | $2,436 |
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What is the median household income in Groton, MA?
The median household income in Groton is $192,958, 86% higher than the Massachusetts median of $103,960 (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 $743,400, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Groton?
The median gross rent in Groton is $1,458 per month, about 26.1% of household income.
Is Groton, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 86% higher than the Massachusetts median; a poverty rate of 3.8%. Minuses: home values 32% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%.
What is the median age in Groton?
The median age in Groton is 41.4 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Groton?
The average commute to work in Groton is 32 minutes; 27.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Groton?
The unemployment rate in Groton is 5.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Groton?
70.1% 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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