Living in Groton, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Groton · Census data 2020–2024
Groton has 967 residents with a median age of 45.7. The median household income is $77,250 (5% lower than the Vermont median), the median home value is $243,000, the median rent is $288/month.
Groton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Groton at a glance
- Population
- 967
- Median age
- 45.7State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $77,250State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $243,000State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $288/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 94.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.1%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Groton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 23% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.8%.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the Vermont median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%.
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 $243,000, 27% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $288 per month, which is 9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,756 a month in housing costs.
Groton median household income
The median household income in Groton is $77,250 and the income per person is $43,478. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Groton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 695
- Owner-occupied
- 94.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.6%
- Vacant
- 38.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.25
38.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Groton has many vacation and second homes.
Groton demographics
- Population
- 967
- Median age
- 45.7
- Under 18
- 13.3%
- 65 and older
- 20.5%
- Households
- 429
- Foreign-born
- 3.5%
- Veterans
- 9.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Groton ›
Education in Groton
38.1% of adults 25 and older in Groton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 20% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Groton
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 12.3%
- Drive alone
- 79%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.8%
Groton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groton | 967 | $77,250 | $243,000 | $288 |
| Topsham | 999 | $72,308 | $222,900 | $908 |
| Orange | 957 | $71,302 | $222,000 | $1,330 |
| Peacham | 887 | $90,000 | $302,000 | $1,028 |
| Ryegate | 1,059 | $66,484 | $219,300 | $908 |
| Plainfield | 1,314 | $69,250 | $318,400 | $1,153 |
| Marshfield | 470 | $84,375 | $178,300 | $1,125 |
| Wells River | 340 | $38,688 | $170,800 | $900 |
| Cabot | 1,579 | $77,031 | $268,500 | $1,243 |
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What is the median household income in Groton, VT?
The median household income in Groton is $77,250, 5% lower than the Vermont median of $81,203 (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 $243,000, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Groton?
The median gross rent in Groton is $288 per month, about 9% of household income.
Is Groton, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 23% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.8%. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the Vermont median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%.
What is the median age in Groton?
The median age in Groton is 45.7 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Groton?
The average commute to work in Groton is 30 minutes; 12.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Groton?
The unemployment rate in Groton is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Groton?
38.1% 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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