Living in Groton, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Groton · Census data 2020–2024
Groton has 507 residents with a median age of 51.1. The median household income is $85,625 (14% lower than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $269,000, the median rent is $2,667/month.
Groton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Groton at a glance
- Population
- 507
- Median age
- 51.1State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $85,625State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $269,000State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $2,667/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 91.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.2%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Groton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 33% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.9%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the New Hampshire median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.5%.
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 $269,000, 19% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,667 per month, which is 35% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,603 a month in housing costs.
Groton median household income
The median household income in Groton is $85,625 and the income per person is $36,590. 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Groton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 391
- Owner-occupied
- 91.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.7%
- Vacant
- 40.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.19
40.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Groton has many vacation and second homes.
Groton demographics
- Population
- 507
- Median age
- 51.1
- Under 18
- 15.4%
- 65 and older
- 29.4%
- Households
- 231
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 7.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Groton ›
Education in Groton
29.2% of adults 25 and older in Groton have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 16.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Groton
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 13.7%
- Drive alone
- 81.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.6%
Groton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groton | 507 | $85,625 | $269,000 | $2,667 |
| Orange | 320 | $118,750 | $302,600 | — |
| Hebron | 883 | $91,071 | $589,500 | $1,429 |
| Plymouth | 6,601 | $77,027 | $292,400 | $1,108 |
| Alexandria | 1,983 | $89,194 | $323,300 | $1,135 |
| Rumney | 1,458 | $79,444 | $309,800 | $1,064 |
| Canaan | 3,811 | $81,583 | $254,000 | $1,140 |
| Wentworth | 1,057 | $97,708 | $304,500 | $1,659 |
| Bridgewater | 1,169 | $82,361 | $398,600 | $1,125 |
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What is the median household income in Groton, NH?
The median household income in Groton is $85,625, 14% lower than the New Hampshire median of $99,031 (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 $269,000, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Groton?
The median gross rent in Groton is $2,667 per month, about 35% of household income.
Is Groton, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 33% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.9%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the New Hampshire median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.5%.
What is the median age in Groton?
The median age in Groton is 51.1 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Groton?
The average commute to work in Groton is 29 minutes; 13.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Groton?
The unemployment rate in Groton is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Groton?
29.2% 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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