Groton, CT

Connecticut · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region · Norwich-New London-Willimantic Metro

Groton is a small city in Connecticut with a population of 9,343. Residents earn $69,811 per year, which is 7% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0

B Good

9,343 Population 3,033/sq mi density

$69,811 Median Income $42,438 per capita

$278,900 Home Value $411,359 Zillow

$1,179 Median Rent 29.1% income on rent

51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

178 Violent Crime/100K 1,104 property/100K

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.4 / 5.0

$69,811 median income, 4.3% unemployment

Affordability

4.4 / 5.0

$278,900 home value, $1,179/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

178 violent crimes/100K (53% below avg)

B+

Education

3.8 / 5.0

34.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $69,811

7% lower than US avg

Home Value $278,900

1% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 178/100K

53% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 34.7%

3% higher than US avg

Median Rent $1,179

1% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 34.0%

6% higher than US avg

Unemployment 4.3%

19% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 18.4%

48% higher than US avg

How Groton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population9,343

Median Age38.6 yrs

Density3,033/mi²

Male / Female52% / 48%

Largest GroupWhite 70%

Veterans7.5%

Economy

Median Income$69,811

Per Capita$42,438

Unemployment4.3%

Poverty18.4%

County GDP$24,087M

Commute18 min

Housing

Home Value$278,900

Rent$1,179

Ownership41.3%

Zillow$411,359

Housing Units5,199

Rent Burden29.1%

Crime

Violent178/100K

Property1,104/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault134/100K

Burglary290/100K

Health

Obesity34.0%

Uninsured10.9%

Smoking12.0%

Depression23.8%

Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)

AQI39 (Good)

Rain39.3 in/yr

Sunny Days275/yr

Elevation34 ft (10 m)

Education

B+

Bachelor's+34.7%

High School+91.3%

Graduate+9.3%

School Score6.10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%

Commute18 min

Broadband86.3%

EV Stations35

Libraries23

Is Groton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Groton receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate. Groton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Groton is $69,811, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 18.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Groton is $278,900, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,179 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Groton is below the national average at 178 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,104 per 100,000, 44% below the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 34.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Groton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Groton has a population of 9,343 with a density of 3,033 people per square mile, spread across 3.1 square miles. The median age is 38.6 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.8% female and 52.2% male. The city is predominantly White (69.5%), with 1.2% Hispanic, 9.1% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 88.6% of residents, while 11.4% speak Spanish. 7.5% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 15.0% of residents have a disability. 94.2% have health insurance coverage.

Population

9,343

Total Population

3,033

People / sq mi

38.6yrs

Median Age

1% below US avg

3.1mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.2%

Female 47.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Groton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 88.6%

13% above US avg

Spanish 11.4%

15% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Groton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Groton is $69,811, which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,438. The average weekly wage is $1,356. The unemployment rate is 4.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 9,101 business establishments, including 773 restaurants. The cost of living index is 103.6, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 4.4% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Groton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$69,811
	7% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$42,438
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,356
IRS Avg AGI	$82,337
Gini Index	0.436 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	4.3%
	19% above US avg
Poverty Rate	18.4%
	48% above US avg
Establishments (County)	9,101
County GDP	$24,087M

Business (County)

Restaurants	773
Healthcare	870
Retail	963
Manufacturing	165

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$7,070
	102% above US avg
Cost of Living	103.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	2.53%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	17.7 min
Drive Alone	71.0%
Public Transit	2.6%
Work from Home	4.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Groton is $278,900, 1% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $411,359, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 95.3% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $1,179 (1% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,590 for a one-bedroom to $1,955 for a two-bedroom apartment. 41.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 5,199 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1970. The average annual property tax is $7,070 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 29.1% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$278,900
	1% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$411,359
Median List Price	$315,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$315,000
$/Sq Ft	$266
Homes Sold	2
Sale-to-List Ratio	95.3%
Price Drops	0.0%
Inventory	8

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,179
	1% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$2,102
Rent Burden	29.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$1,351
1 Bedroom	$1,590
2 Bedrooms	$1,955
3 Bedrooms	$2,415
4 Bedrooms	$2,824

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	41.3%
Owner-Occupied	41.3%
Renter-Occupied	58.7%
Housing Units	5,199
Median Year Built	1970

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$7,070
	102% above US avg
Effective Rate	2.53%

In Groton, 34.0% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 9.4% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.4% of residents. 32.2% have high blood pressure. 12.0% are current smokers. 15.6% report binge drinking. 27.8% are physically inactive. 23.8% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 17.9% experience frequent mental distress. 10.9% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). 88.3% of residents have access to exercise opportunities.

Health Metrics: Groton vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	34.0%
	6% above US avg
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart Disease	5.4%
High Blood Pressure	32.2%
Asthma	12.0%
COPD	6.0%
Cancer	6.9%
Stroke	3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	12.0%
	14% below US avg
Binge Drinking	15.6%
Physical Inactivity	27.8%
Depression	23.8%
Mental Distress	17.9%
Physical Distress	13.6%
Short Sleep	39.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	94.2%
Uninsured	10.9%
	27% above US avg
Mental Health	1:191
Checkup Rate	79.3%
Dental Visits	67.8%

Food & Exercise

Exercise Access	88.3%
Healthcare Facilities	870

Groton has a violent crime rate of 178 per 100,000 residents, 53% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 133.8 per 100,000, robbery at 0.0, rape at 44.6. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,104 per 100,000, 44% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 781, burglary at 290, vehicle theft at 33 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Groton receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Groton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	178.4/100K
	53% below US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	44.6/100K
Robbery	0.0/100K
Assault	133.8/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	1,104.1/100K
	44% below US avg
Burglary	290.0/100K
Theft	780.6/100K
Vehicle Theft	33.5/100K
Arson	22.3/100K

Traffic Safety

Traffic Accidents	254
Avg Accident Severity	2.3 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Groton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 34 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	51.4°F
	5% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-1°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	34 ft (10 m)
Area	3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²)
Population Density	3,033/sq mi
Coordinates	41.3251°N, 72.0669°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region County
Nearest Airport	Rhode Island Tf Green International (PVD) 43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.3"

3% above US avg

Wettest Month (Nov) 4.57"

Driest Month (Jul) 3.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	88.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	26.8 / 100
Community Resilience	86.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Relatively High
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Low
Coastal Flood	Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.0 on Apr 9, 2019.

Oct 2, 1994	6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts	M3.7	115 km
Oct 2, 1994	1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts	M3.3	116 km
Jun 16, 2000	5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts	M3.3	107 km
Jan 12, 2015	0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut	M3.3	49 km
Mar 22, 1996	2 km NE of Bristol, Rhode Island	M3.1	80 km
Apr 9, 2019	63 km SSE of Sagaponack, New York	M3.0	103 km
Oct 28, 1991	3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut	M3.0	130 km
Mar 10, 1992	2 km SW of Napeague, New York	M2.8	37 km
Oct 13, 1999	2 km E of Littleton Common, Massachusetts	M2.7	146 km
Oct 11, 1990	5 km NNE of The Pinehills, Massachusetts	M2.7	141 km
Apr 12, 1991	2 km ENE of North Castle, New York	M2.7	134 km
Aug 14, 2014	6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut	M2.7	36 km
Jan 13, 2015	2 km E of Wauregan, Connecticut	M2.6	49 km
Apr 22, 1996	3 km NE of North Westport, Massachusetts	M2.6	93 km
Aug 22, 2000	2 km WSW of Brewster Hill, New York	M2.6	131 km
Jun 7, 2002	3 km NNW of Hopedale, Massachusetts	M2.5	102 km
Jan 23, 1990	3 km NNW of Boxborough, Massachusetts	M2.5	140 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Henri (2021, Cat 1).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2021	Henri	Category 1	232 km
2014	Arthur	Category 1	235 km
1996	Edouard	Category 1	282 km
1991	Bob	Category 2	41 km
1985	Gloria	Category 1	88 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

151 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 4 fatalities, 729 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989	EF4	70 km	0
Oct 3, 1979	EF4	80 km	3
Jul 29, 1971	EF3	86 km	0
May 24, 1962	EF3	91 km	1
May 10, 1954	EF3	74 km	0
Jun 9, 1953	EF3	97 km	0
Aug 21, 1951	EF3	46 km	0
Aug 18, 2023	EF2	67 km	0
Aug 8, 1999	EF2	52 km	0
Jul 10, 1989	EF2	82 km	0
Jul 10, 1989	EF2	93 km	0
Aug 7, 1986	EF2	71 km	0
Jul 5, 1984	EF2	83 km	0
Jul 24, 1975	EF2	100 km	0
Sep 18, 1973	EF2	76 km	0
Sep 6, 1973	EF2	65 km	0
Aug 31, 1973	EF2	71 km	0
Jun 12, 1973	EF2	94 km	0
Aug 19, 1965	EF2	79 km	0
Oct 12, 1962	EF2	90 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1964	LONG ISLAND, NY	Meteorological	0.3 m	—	105 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CRESCENT BOW FIRE (1,068 ac, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2012	CRESCENT BOW FIRE	1,068	80 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-1°C)	4.2 in
February	30°F (-1°C)	3.6 in	Coldest
March	38°F (3°C)	4.4 in
April	47°F (8°C)	4.3 in
May	56°F (14°C)	3.8 in
June	65°F (19°C)	3.6 in
July	72°F (22°C)	3.3 in	Warmest, Driest
August	71°F (22°C)	4.1 in
September	64°F (18°C)	3.9 in
October	54°F (12°C)	3.9 in
November	45°F (7°C)	4.6 in	Wettest
December	35°F (2°C)	4.3 in

Groton has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 30°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (3.3").

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Groton is located in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 34.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 3% above the national average of 33.7%. 91.3% have completed high school. 9.3% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 6.1 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 55.6% of the vote, a 13-point margin. 86.3% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 35 EV charging stations. There are 23 public libraries serving the community. 870 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 71% of workers drive alone to work, while 2.6% use public transit.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 42.6%

D 55.6%

Winner: Democrat by 13 points

Safety & Disasters

Traffic Accidents	254
Avg Accident Severity	2.3 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	34.7%
	3% above US avg
High School+	91.3%
Graduate Degree+	9.3%
School Test Score	6.10

B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2	Metro / 250K–1M
Population Density	3,033/sq mi
Total Area	3.1 sq mi
County	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region County

Services

Broadband Access	86.3%
EV Charging Stations	35
Alt Fuel Stations	36
Public Libraries	23
Healthcare Facilities	870
Restaurants	773
Retail Stores	963

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	17.7 min
Drive Alone	71.0%
Public Transit	2.6%
Work from Home	4.4%

Average costs for common services in Groton. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$259 ($155–$414)
Specialist Visit	$363 ($207–$570)
Urgent Care Visit	$207 ($104–$363)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,279 ($829–$5,180)
Dental Cleaning	$135 ($78–$207)
Dental Filling	$259 ($155–$414)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$47 ($26–$78)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$78 ($52–$124)
Brake Pad Replacement	$311 ($155–$518)
Tire Rotation	$41 ($21–$78)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$622 ($414–$1,036)
Battery Replacement	$207 ($104–$363)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$104 ($62–$155)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$93 ($52–$145)
HVAC Repair	$414 ($155–$829)
HVAC System Install	$7,252 ($4,144–$12,432)
Roof Repair	$1,036 ($414–$2,072)
Roof Replacement	$9,324 ($5,698–$15,540)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,554 ($518–$3,626)
Divorce (Contested)	$15,540 ($5,180–$31,080)
DUI Defense	$5,180 ($2,072–$10,360)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,554 ($829–$3,108)
Will Preparation	$518 ($207–$1,036)
Trust Preparation	$2,590 ($1,036–$5,180)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$26 ($16–$47)
Women's Haircut	$57 ($31–$104)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$155 ($78–$259)
Manicure	$26 ($16–$47)
Pedicure	$41 ($26–$67)
Massage (1 Hour)	$83 ($52–$135)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$4.25 ($3.11–$5.70)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.63 ($2.59–$5.18)
Loaf of Bread	$3.94 ($2.59–$5.70)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.66 ($3.11–$6.73)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.70 ($4.14–$7.77)
Rice (per lb)	$1.04 ($0.62–$1.86)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$145 ($83–$259)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$73 ($31–$155)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$73 ($41–$124)
Internet (Monthly)	$73 ($41–$104)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$67 ($31–$104)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$88 ($52–$155)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$207 ($78–$518)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$2,072 ($1,243–$3,626)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$73 ($31–$135)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$16 ($8.29–$26)
Car Registration (Annual)	$104 ($31–$259)
Driver's License Renewal	$31 ($16–$78)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,243 ($622–$2,590)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$1,036 ($518–$2,072)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$414 ($207–$725)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$52 ($26–$104)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$1,036 ($414–$2,590)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$12,950 ($5,180–$31,080)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$62 ($31–$104)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$104 ($52–$207)
Dog Grooming	$62 ($31–$104)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$41 ($21–$78)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$311 ($155–$518)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$207 ($104–$414)

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Top Industries in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Manufacturing	21,157	215	$107,050	2.03
Health Care & Social Assistance	20,000	1,607	$63,680	1.10
Retail Trade	14,038	1,033	$39,756	1.11
Accommodation & Food Services	12,571	812	$30,394	1.09
Professional & Technical Services	5,419	1,112	$117,623	0.61
Administrative & Waste Services	3,695	542	$54,285	0.49
Construction	3,537	655	$83,339	0.53
Other Services	2,867	803	$41,498	0.75
Transportation & Warehousing	2,676	143	$63,426	0.50
Educational Services	2,674	143	$55,915	1.02
Wholesale Trade	2,566	449	$105,566	0.51
Arts & Entertainment	2,016	154	$42,356	0.94
Finance & Insurance	1,667	348	$115,360	0.32
Information & Technology	1,259	217	$92,708	0.53
Agriculture & Forestry	1,147	68	$57,639	1.12
Utilities	1,073	18	$159,868	2.22
Real Estate	885	264	$63,232	0.45
Management of Companies	737	66	$127,915	0.34
Mining & Oil/Gas	68	6	$70,282	0.14
Unclassified	11	31	$109,995	0.06

Colleges & Universities in Groton

Institution	Type	Enrollment	Acceptance	In-State Tuition	Out-of-State
University of Connecticut-Avery Point	Public · Bachelor's	559	86.5%	$17,462	$40,130

Schools in Groton

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Robert E. Fitch High School	High	1,005	95	10.6:1
Groton Middle School	Middle	907	77	11.8:1
Thames River Magnet School	Elementary	528	43	12.3:1
Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School	Elementary	352	32	11.0:1
Charles Barnum Magnet School	Elementary	347	28	12.4:1
Marine Science Magnet High School	High	271	25	10.8:1

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Radio Stations near Groton

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
100.3 The Beat	—	AAC 24 kbps
100.1 The Beat	urban contemporary	AAC
93.3 The Beat	urban contemporary	AAC
102.3 The Beat	pop, top 40	AAC
105.3 The Beat	urban contemporary	AAC
WLNG	—	MP3 128 kbps
Tripping Tree	jazz, jazz fusion	MP3 64 kbps
United FM Radio	metal, rock	MP3 192 kbps
92.1 The Beat	hip hop	AAC
94.1 The Beat	urban contemporary	AAC
The beat 92.5 (CA)	—	UNKNOWN
The Beat - Alternative Rock Revolution Headquarters	90s alternative, alternative	MP3 128 kbps
99.9 The Beat	urban contemporary	AAC+ 32 kbps
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National Parks Near Groton

244 national parks and monuments found near Groton.

Park	Type	Fee
Air Line State Park Trail	State Park	Free
Airline State Park (Old Forest Management Area)	State Park	Free
Airline State Park Trail	State Park	Free
Airline State Park Trail (North Trail)	State Park	Free
Airline State Park Trail (North Trail)	State Park	Free
Airline State Park Trail (Northern Section)	State Park	Free
Airline State Park Trail (Northern Section)	State Park	Free
Airline State Park Trail (Southern Section)	State Park	Free
Alton Pond Fishing Access	State Park	Free
Amsterdam Beach State Park	State Park	Free
Angle Tree Monument Reservation	State Park	Free
Arborway Ii	State Park	Free
Arborway Overpass Path	State Park	Free
Arcadia Developments (Beach Pond)	State Park	Free
Arcadia Management Area	State Park	Free
Arcadia Management Area	State Park	Free
Ashland State Park	State Park	Free
Beaver Brook State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
Beavertail	State Park	Free
Beckett Hill State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
Bellevue Hill Reservation	State Park	Free
Bertha K. Russel Preserve	State Park	Free
Bigelow Hollow State Park	State Park	Free
Black Hut Management Area	State Park	Free
Black Regiment Memorial Park	State Park	Free
Blackstone River	State Park	Free
Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park	State Park	Free
Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park	State Park	Free
Blackstone River Bikeway	State Park	Free
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Block Island	State Park	Free
Blow Hole State Park	State Park	Free
Bluff Point State Park	State Park	Free
Boat Ramp	State Park	Free
Bolton Notch State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
Borderland State Park	State Park	Free
Bradford Boat Launch	State Park	Free
Brainard Homestead State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
Brenton Point State Park	State Park	Free
Bristol Blake State Reservation	State Park	Free
Brookhaven State Park	State Park	Free
Burlingame	State Park	Free
C.M. Gardner State Park	State Park	Free
Camp Hero State Park	State Park	Free
Canterbury Brookside I	State Park	Free
Centre Street I	State Park	Free
Centre Street Ii	State Park	Free
Centre Street Iv	State Park	Free
Charles Island	State Park	Free
Charlestown Breachway	State Park	Free
Chestnut Street	State Park	Free
Chicopee Memorial State Park	State Park	Free
Cochituate State Park	State Park	Free
Cocumcussoc	State Park	Free
Colt State Park	State Park	Free
Connecticut River Greenway State Park	State Park	Free
Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park Trail	State Park	Free
Correia	State Park	Free
Crane Ledge Ii	State Park	Free
Cutler Park Reservation	State Park	Free
Dean Parkway	State Park	Free
Devils Foot Rock	State Park	Free
Devils Hopyard State Park	State Park	Free
Diamond Hill	State Park	Free
Dighton Rock State Park	State Park	Free
Dinosaur State Park	State Park	Free
Durfee	State Park	Free
East Bay Bikepath	State Park	Free
East Beach	State Park	Free
East Beach	State Park	Free
Elm Bank Reservation	State Park	Free
Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital Donation	State Park	Free
Fall River Heritage State Park	State Park	Free
Farm River State Park	State Park	Free
Farmington Canal Line State Park Trail	State Park	Free
Fire Island National Seashore	National Seashore	Free
Fisherman's	State Park	Free
Fort Adams	State Park	Free
Fort Ninigret	State Park	Free
Fort Trumbull State Park	State Park	Free
Franklin Park Zoo Parking/Dcr	State Park	Free
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Gaudette	State Park	Free
Gay City State Park	State Park	Free
George D. Seymour State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
George Washington	State Park	Free
George Washington Picnic Grove	State Park	Free
Gillette Castle State Park	State Park	Free
Goddard Park	State Park	Free
Gull Cove Fishing Area	State Park	Free
Haddam Island State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
Haddam Meadows State Park	State Park	Free
Haley Farm State Park	State Park	Free
Hammonasset Beach State Park	State Park	Free
Hammond Pond Reservation	State Park	Free
Hampton Ponds State Park	State Park	Free
Hannah Robinson Tower	State Park	Free
Harkness Memorial State Park	State Park	Free
Harrisville Pond Fising Access	State Park	Free
Higganum Reservoir State Park	State Park	Free
Hither Hills State Park	State Park	Free
Hither Woods	State Park	Free
Holyoke Heritage State Park	State Park	Free
Hop River State Park	State Park	Free
Hop River State Park Trail	State Park	Free
Hopemead State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
Hopeville Pond State Park	State Park	Free
Hopkinton State Park	State Park	Free
Horse Guard State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
Hurd State Park	State Park	Free
Indian Lake Fishing Access	State Park	Free
J.A. Skinner State Park	State Park	Free
Jamestown	State Park	Free
John L. Curran Fishing Area	State Park	Free
Johnston Historical	State Park	Free
Keech Pond Access	State Park	Free
Killingly Pond State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
Kings Beach Access	State Park	Free
Lake Lorraine State Park	State Park	Free
Lake Tiogue Boat Launch	State Park	Free
Lamentation Mountain State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
Lehigh Grove	State Park	Free
Lincoln Woods	State Park	Free
Lincoln Woods State Park	State Park	Free
Locustville Pond	State Park	Free
Longmeadow Fishing Area	State Park	Free
Machimoodus State Park	State Park	Free
Mashamoquet Brook State Park	State Park	Free
Medfield Charles River State Reservation	State Park	Free
Meshanticut Park	State Park	Free
Millers Pond State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
Minnie Island State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
Misquamicut State Beach	State Park	Free
Montauk Downs State Park	State Park	Free
Montauk Point State Park	State Park	Free
Moore State Park	State Park	Free
Moosup Valley State Park Trail	State Park	Free
Mooween State Park	State Park	Free
Mother Brook Reservation	State Park	Free
Mount Holyoke Range State Park	State Park	Free
Mount Tom State Reservation	State Park	Free
Mowry Pond	State Park	Free
Napeague State Park	State Park	Free
Narragansett Parkway	State Park	Free
Narrow River Fishing Access	State Park	Free
New England National Scenic Trail	National Scenic Trail	Free
Old Furnace State Park	State Park	Free
Olmsted Green	State Park	Free
Orient Beach State Park	State Park	Free
Pallozi Farm	State Park	Free
Pascoag Reservoir (Echo Lake)	State Park	Free
Passeonkquis Cove Fishing Access	State Park	Free
Pawcatuck River	State Park	Free
Penwood State Park	State Park	Free
Perkins Street	State Park	Free
Pomeroy State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
Ponagansett River Corridor	State Park	Free
Potowomut Pond Access	State Park	Free
Purgatory Chasm	State Park	Free
Purgatory Chasm State Reservation	State Park	Free
Quaddick State Park	State Park	Free
Queens Forth Historic Site	State Park	Free
Quinebaug Lake State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
Quinnipiac River State Park	State Park	Free
Quinsigamond State Park	State Park	Free
Railroad Avenue	State Park	Free
Red Bridge State Park	State Park	Free
Riverdale Park	State Park	Free
Robinson State Park	State Park	Free
Rockville Management Area	State Park	Free
Rocky Neck State Park	State Park	Free
Rocky Point	State Park	Free
Roger Wheeler State Beach	State Park	Free
Roger Williams National Memorial	National Memorial	Free
Ronci	State Park	Free
Ross Pond State Park	State Park	Free
Rte 102 Picnic Grove	State Park	Free
Sag Harbor Golf Course State Park	State Park	Free
Sakonnet Harbor Fishing Access	State Park	Free
Salt Rock State Park	State Park	Free
Salters Grove	State Park	Free
Salty Brine State Beach	State Park	Free
Sayles Finishing	State Park	Free
Scantic River State Park	State Park	Free
Scarborough Beach	State Park	Free
Scarborough State Beach	State Park	Free
Schofield Park	State Park	Free
Seaside State Park	State Park	Free
Sefsick	State Park	Free
Selden Neck Island State Park	State Park	Free
Selden Neck State Park	State Park	Free
Shadmoor State Park	State Park	Free
Shady Lea	State Park	Free
Silver Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Silver Spring Lake Fishing Access	State Park	Free
Slatersville Pond	State Park	Free
Sleeping Giant State Park	State Park	Free
Smith & Sayles Reservoir Access	State Park	Free
Snake Den State Park	State Park	Free
South Main Street Park	State Park	Free
South Shore Management Area	State Park	Free
South Street Community Garden	State Park	Free
Southeast Light	State Park	Free
Springfield Armory National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Stafford Pond Access	State Park	Free
State Beach	State Park	Free
State House grounds	State Park	Free
State Park	State Park	Free
State Pier 1	State Park	Free
State Pier No. 5	State Park	Free
State Public Health Campus	State Park	Free
Stephen Hopkins	State Park	Free
Stillhouse Cove Boat Ramp	State Park	Free
Stoddard Hill State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
Stony Brook Reservation	State Park	Free
Stratton Brook State Park	State Park	Free
Sunset Rock State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
Sweets Knoll State Park	State Park	Free
Talcott Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Tarbox	State Park	Free
Teddys Beach	State Park	Free
Tefft	State Park	Free
Ten Mile River	State Park	Free
Touro Synagogue National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Town Boat House	State Park	Free
Trimountain State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
Truman Parkway	State Park	Free
Union Pond Fishermans Access	State Park	Free
Vfw Parkway	State Park	Free
Wadsworth Falls State Park	State Park	Free
Wakefield Pond Access Area	State Park	Free
Weekapaug Fishing Area/Breachway	State Park	Free
Weider Park	State Park	Free
Wells State Park	State Park	Free
Wells State Park	State Park	Free
West Rock Ridge State Park	State Park	Free
West Rock State Park	State Park	Free
Wildwood State Park	State Park	Free
Willow Pond Meadow	State Park	Free
Wilson Mountain Reservation	State Park	Free
Wilson Reservoir	State Park	Free
Windsor Meadows State Park	State Park	Free
Wood/Pawcatuck Access Area	State Park	Free
World War II Veterans Memorial State Park	State Park	Free

Historical Trends — Groton

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	9,299	$51,768
2015	9,150	$54,244
2017	9,060	$55,567
2019	8,935	$52,859
2021	9,326	$58,911
2023	9,307	$69,811

Museums in Groton

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
CONNECTICUT COLLEGE ARBORETUM	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		8604395020	$151,000,000
CUMMINGS ART GALLERIES	ART MUSEUM		8604471911	$151,000,000
SENECA FALLS HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$26,299,675
MYSTIC SEAPORT MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		8605720711	$17,434,817
MONTE CRISTO COTTAGE	GENERAL MUSEUM	325 PEQUOT AVENUEN	8604430051	$6,976,153
DENISON PEQUOTSEPOS NATURE CENTER	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		8605361216	$3,201,817
NORWICH FREE ACADEMY FOUNDATION	HISTORY MUSEUM		8604255560	$3,104,222
MYSTIC ART ASSOCIATION	ART MUSEUM		8605367601	$960,303
HENRY L. FERGUSON MUSEUM	NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM		6317887239	$637,259
HENRY L. FERGUSON MUSEUM	NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM		6317887239	$637,259
LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUM STONINGTON	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8605351440	$507,205
STONINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	40 PALMER STREET	8605358445	$507,205
AVERY-COPP MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM			$461,649
SUBMARINE FORCE LIBRARY & MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	1 CRYSTAL LAKE RD	8604480893	$439,193
OYSTERPONDS HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1555 VILLAGE LN	6313232480	$310,087
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF SOUTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM		8606911111	$281,389
U.S. COAST GUARD MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM	15 MOHEGAN AVENUE	8604448511	$212,027
NEW LONDON MARITIME SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8602354829	$203,336
DNA EPICENTER	GENERAL MUSEUM	33 GALLOWS LANE	8604420391	$187,835
DENISON HOMESTEAD	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8605369248	$153,858
NEW LONDON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8604431209	$140,536
WESTERLY ARMORY RESTORATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	8 DIXON STREET	4015968554	$108,057
ARTISTS COOPERATIVE GALLERY OF WESTERLY	ART MUSEUM	7 CANAL ST	4015962221	$73,451
AVERY MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	POQUONNOCK RD	8604469257	$47,086
NORWICH HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	307 MAIN ST	8608861776	$23,947
ANTIQUE CARRIAGE AND SLEIGH MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
BURNETTS CORNERS PRESERVATION SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
DENISON HOMESTEAD MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		8605369248
EAST LYME HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	228 W MAIN ST	8607396070
GROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	172 MAIN ST	9784480092
GUNS OF NORWICH HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
HARKNESS MEMORIAL STATE PARK	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	275 GREAT NECK ROAD
JOHN KELLEY MEMORIAL FUND	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8609417683
LEDYARD HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8608861776
LEFFINGWELL HOUSE MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8608899440
LYMAN ALLYN ART MUSEUM	ART MUSEUM		8604432545
MASHANTUCKET PEQUOT MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	110 PEQUOT TRL	8603966800
MASHANTUCKET PEQUOT MUSEUM AND RESEARCH CENTER	GENERAL MUSEUM		8603967034
MCCOURT MEMORIAL GARDEN IN MEMORY OF SEPT 11TH VICTIMS	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	625 WILLIAMS STREET	8602450158
MYSTIC AQUARIUM	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION	55 COOGAN BLVD	8605725955
MYSTIC RIVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	74 HIGH ST	8605364779
NOANK HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	PO BOX 9454	8605363021
NORTH STONINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1 WYASSUP ROAD PO BOX 134	8605359448
NORWICH HERITAGE TRUST IN	GENERAL MUSEUM	THE GUILDHALL GAOL HILL
PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	409 MAIN STREET
PRESTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
PRIMAR FARBE GALERIE	GENERAL MUSEUM		8604420100
SALEM HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8608593510
SCIENCE CENTER OF EASTERN CONNECTICUT	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		8604420391
SOUTHEAST CONNECTICUT HALL OF FAME	GENERAL MUSEUM
STANTON-DAVIS HOMESTEAD MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
TANTAQUIDGEON INDIAN MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		8608480594
TANTAQUIDGEON MEMORIAL MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
THOMAS AVERY HOUSE (SMITH-HARRIS HOUSE)	GENERAL MUSEUM
TREWORGY PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	75 GREENMANVILLE AVE
U.S. NAVY SUBMARINE FORCE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		8003430079
VOLUNTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	115 MAIN STREET	8603764089
WATCH HILL PRESERVATION SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	56 WELLS STREET	4013155399
WATERFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1740 JORDAN SCHOOLHOUSE	8604422707

Libraries in Groton

Name	Address	Annual Visits
WESTERLY PUBLIC LIBRARY	44 BROAD STREET	243,009
GROTON PUBLIC LIBRARY	52 NEWTOWN ROAD, ROUTE 117	218,718
WATERFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY	49 ROPE FERRY RD.	178,871
OTIS LIBRARY	261 MAIN ST.	157,121
PUBLIC LIBRARY OF NEW LONDON	63 HUNTINGTON ST.	145,016
EAST LYME PUBLIC LIBRARY	39 SOCIETY ROAD	93,756
MYSTIC & NOANK LIBRARY	40 LIBRARY ST.	84,000
LEDYARD PUBLIC LIBRARIES	718 COLONEL LEDYARD HIGHWAY	78,666
STONINGTON FREE LIBRARY	20 HIGH ST.	39,996
SALEM FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	264 HARTFORD RD.	32,300
WHEELER LIBRARY	101 MAIN ST.	31,200
BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY	240 MONUMENT ST.	24,326
PRESTON PUBLIC LIBRARY	389 ROUTE 2	17,133
RAYMOND LIBRARY	832 RAYMOND HILL RD.	14,404
VOLUNTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY	107 MAIN STREET	8,434
FISHERS ISLAND LIBRARY ASSOCIATION	988 ORIENTAL AVENUE	7,021

Farmers Markets in Groton

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Bozrah Farmers Market	45 Bozrah Street	07/03/2015 to 10/09/2015	Fri: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Groton Farmers Market	Groton Shopping Plaza
LEDYARD FARMERS' MARKET	740 Colonel Ledyard Highway	06/07/2017 to 10/04/2017	Wed: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM;		Visit
Mystic Farmers Market	Quambaug Fire House, 50 Old Stonington Road
Mystic/Denison Farmers Market	120 Pequotsepos Rd.
New London Field of Greens Markets	365 Montauk Avenue	06/12/2013 to 10/30/2013	Wed: 12:00 PM-4:00 PM;		Visit
New London Field of Greens Markets	Corner of State and Bank Streets - Parade Plaza	06/14/2013 to 10/25/2013	Fri: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;		Visit
New London Field of Greens on Hodges Square	Williams Street	06/22/2013 to 10/26/2013	Sat: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM;		Visit
Norwich Downtown Farmers Market	100 Chelsea Harbor Drive	07/05/2017 to 10/25/2017	Wed: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;		Visit
Preston Farmers Market	#1 Route 164
Salem Farmers' Market	82 Norwich Rd (Rt 82)				Visit
Stonington Farmers Market	11 Northwest Street, Town Dock	05/23/2015 to 10/24/2015	Sat: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes
Stonington Farmers Market	22 Bayview Avenue	10/31/2015 to 05/28/2016	Sat: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes
The Farmers Market at Tiffany Farms	156 Sterling City Road	06/15/2019 to 10/12/2019	Sat: 9:30 AM-1:30 PM;		Visit
Voluntown Farmers' Market	195 Main Street	07/02/2017 to 08/05/2018	Sun: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM;
Waterford Farmers' Market	15 Rope Ferry Road	June to October	Sat:9:00 AM - 12:00 PM;	Yes	Visit

Breweries in Groton

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Beer'd Brewing Co, Beer' D Brewing Co	Bar and Brewery, Brewery, Bar	22 Bayview Ave	8608571014	Visit
Cottrell Brewery	Breweries, Brewery Tours, Factory Tours, Food & Drink, Tours, More	100 Mechanic St	18605998213
Grand Wine & Spirit Shop Ii	Winemaking Equipment & Supplies, Brewer Equipment Supplies & Services, Liquor Stores	220 Route 12

Nursing Homes in Groton

2 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
FAIRVIEW 235 LESTERTOWN RD	Non profit - Corporation	120	108	5/5	—	5/5	5/5	8604457478
GROTON REGENCY CENTER 1145 POQUONNOCK RD	For profit - Corporation	162	137	3/5	—	2/5	2/5	8604469960

Pharmacies in Groton

8 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
BIG Y - 61	995 POQUONNOCK ROAD	860-445-7719
CVS - 377	915 POQUONNOCK ROAD	860-446-0144
ELECTRIC BOAT FAMILY PHARMACY	60 COLVER AVENUE	860-405-0771
FORT HILL PHARMACY INCORPORATED	116 FORT HILL ROAD	860-445-6431
NAVAL HEALTH CLINIC NEW ENGLAND - NAVAL BRANCH HEALTH CLINIC GROTON-DOD	1 WAHOO AVENUE	860-694-2365
STOP AND SHOP - 0682	220 STATE ROUTE 12	860-445-8807
WAL-MART - 2200	150 GOLD STAR HIGHWAY	860-449-6902
WALGREENS - 7759	441 LONG HILL ROAD	860-405-1919

Daycare Centers in Groton

1 licensed childcare and daycare facilities.

Facility	Type	Phone	Status
TVCCA LITTLE LEARNERS - HEAD START - GROTON 40 1/2 CENTRAL BLVD	HEAD START — CHILD CARE CENTER	(860) 448-6406	OPEN

EV Charging Stations in Groton

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	Connectors	Access
Girard Nissan	425 Gold Star Hwy	Non-Networked	1	J1772	public
GROTON MUN BLDG 1	295 Meridian St	ChargePoint Network	2	J1772	public
GROTON MUN BLDG 2	295 Meridian St	ChargePoint Network	2	J1772	public
Groton New London Airport	155 Tower Ave	Non-Networked	2	J1772	public
KIA OF GROTON CHARGER 1	421 CT-12	ChargePoint Network	1	J1772	public
Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa	625 North Road (Route 117)	EVRANGE	4	J1772	public
Mystic Marriott Hotel and Spa	625 North Rd	Non-Networked	1	J1772	public
Mystic Marriott Hotel and Spa - Tesla Destination	625 North Rd	Tesla Destination	2	TESLA	public
Naval Facilities Engineering Command - Naval Submarine Base - Building 107	1 Crystal Lake Rd	Non-Networked		NEMA520	private
Naval Facilities Engineering Command - Naval Submarine Base - Building 135	1 Crystal Lake Rd	Non-Networked		NEMA520	private
Naval Facilities Engineering Command - Naval Submarine Base - Building 153	1 Crystal Lake Rd	Non-Networked		NEMA520	private
Naval Facilities Engineering Command - Naval Submarine Base - Building 17	1 Crystal Lake Rd	Non-Networked		NEMA520	private
Naval Facilities Engineering Command - Naval Submarine Base - Building 175	1 Crystal Lake Rd	Non-Networked		NEMA520	private
Naval Facilities Engineering Command - Naval Submarine Base - Building 40	1 Crystal Lake Rd	Non-Networked		NEMA520	private
Naval Facilities Engineering Command - Naval Submarine Base - Building 478	1 Crystal Lake Rd	Non-Networked		NEMA520	private
Naval Facilities Engineering Command - Naval Submarine Base - Building 564	1 Crystal Lake Rd	Non-Networked		NEMA520	private
Naval Facilities Engineering Command - Naval Submarine Base - Building 614	1 Crystal Lake Rd	Non-Networked		NEMA520	private
Naval Facilities Engineering Command - Naval Submarine Base - Building 76	1 Crystal Lake Rd	Non-Networked		NEMA520	private
Naval Facilities Engineering Command - Naval Submarine Base - Building 88	1 Crystal Lake Rd	Non-Networked		NEMA520	private
Pfizer Parking Garage	280 Shennecossett Rd	Non-Networked	10	J1772	public
SUBASE New London / N00129-B168-1	1 Crystal Lake Rd	Non-Networked	2	J1772	private
SUBASE New London / N00129-B460-1	1 Crystal Lake Rd	Non-Networked	2	J1772	private
SUBASE New London / N00129-B492-1	1 Crystal Lake Rd	Non-Networked	2	J1772	private
SUBASE New London / N00129-B83-1	1 Crystal Lake Rd	Non-Networked	2	J1772	private
SUBASE New London / N00129-B86-1	1 Crystal Lake Rd	Non-Networked	1	J1772 NEMA515	private
Town of Groton - Public Library	52 Newtown Rd	Non-Networked	2	J1772	public
Town of Groton - Town Hall	45 Fort Hill Rd	Non-Networked	2	J1772	public
Town of Groton - Town Hall Annex	134 Groton Long Point Rd	Non-Networked	2	J1772	public
University of Connecticut - Avery Point	1084 Shennecossett Rd	Non-Networked	2	J1772	public
Washington Park	155 Meridian St	Non-Networked	2	J1772	public

Cell Towers in Groton

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
STORER GEOTON CATV FACILITY OFF WINTECHOG HILL RD.	TOWER	108
STORER GEOTON CATV FACILITY OFF WINTECHOG HILL RD.	TOWER	108
Main Street at Bumpin Hill Road	TOWER	92
2 Wintechog Hill Rd (65059)	LTOWER	81
7 Falco Circle	LTOWER	64
38 HATCHETS HILL ROAD (65079)	MTOWER	60
49 Brainerd Road (105269)	MTOWER	53
40 TAUGWANK ROAD, UNIT 22 (65065)	MTOWER	47
811 Stonington Rd (79013)	MTOWER	47
68 GROTON LONG POINT ROAD	TOWER	46
68 GROTON LONG POINT ROAD	TOWER	46
68 Groton Long Point Road (65071)	LTOWER	46

Fire Stations in Groton

Name	Address	Type	Phone
Center Groton Fire District	163 Candlewood RD	Volunteer	860-445-5775
City of Groton Fire Department	140 Broad ST	Career	860-445-2456
Noank Fire District	10 Ward AVE	Mostly volunteer	860-908-2982
Pfizer Inc, Protective Services	401 Eastern Point RD	Mostly volunteer	860-441-3255
Poquonnock Bridge Fire Department	373 Long Hill RD	Career	860-446-5997
US Naval Submarine Base NLON Fire Department	107 Amberjack RD	Career	860-694-3466

Power Plants Near Groton

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
GARY COURT 1 & 2	PETROLEUM LIQUIDS	221112	-72.0	OP
WATER TREATMENT 1 & 2	PETROLEUM LIQUIDS	221112	-72.0	OP
PFIZER GROTON FUEL CELL	OTHER NATURAL GAS	221112	-72.1	OP
PFIZER GROTON PLANT	NATURAL GAS FIRED COMBUSTION TURBINE; NATURAL GAS	221112	-72.1	OP
BRIDGE STREET 1 & 2	PETROLEUM LIQUIDS	221112	-72.1	OP
SUBASE MICROGRID PROJECT	PETROLEUM LIQUIDS	221112	-72.1	U

Amtrak Stations in Groton

3 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Mystic, CT	2 Roosevelt Avenue	TRAIN
New London, CT	27 Water Street	TRAIN
Westerly, RI	14 Railroad Avenue	TRAIN

Superfund Sites Near Groton

21 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
AES THAMES POWER PLANT	141 DEPOT ROAD	NEW LONDON
AES THAMES POWER PLANT	141 DEPOT ROAD	NEW LONDON
AES THAMES POWER PLANT	141 DEPOT ROAD	NEW LONDON
AMERICAS STYRENICS POLYSTYRENE PLANT	1761 MILITARY HIGHWAY (RTE 12)	NEW LONDON
BUCKEYE PARTNERS LIQUID PETROLEUM PRODUCTS TERMINAL	443 EASTERN POINT RD.	NEW LONDON
BUCKEYE PARTNERS LIQUID PETROLEUM PRODUCTS TERMINAL	443 EASTERN POINT RD.	NEW LONDON
COVANTA SECONN RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY	132 MILITARY HIGHWAY	NEW LONDON
DOMINION MILLSTONE NUCLEAR POWER STATION	MILLSTONE ACCESS RD (OFF ROPE FERRY RD)	NEW LONDON
PFIZER INCORPORATED, MANUFACTURING AND RESEARCH	445 EASTERN POINT RD	NEW LONDON
PFIZER INCORPORATED, MANUFACTURING AND RESEARCH	445 EASTERN POINT RD	NEW LONDON
PFIZER INCORPORATED, MANUFACTURING AND RESEARCH	445 EASTERN POINT RD	NEW LONDON
PFIZER INCORPORATED, MANUFACTURING AND RESEARCH	445 EASTERN POINT RD	NEW LONDON
PFIZER INCORPORATED, MANUFACTURING AND RESEARCH	445 EASTERN POINT RD	NEW LONDON
PFIZER INCORPORATED, MANUFACTURING AND RESEARCH	445 EASTERN POINT RD	NEW LONDON
PFIZER INCORPORATED, MANUFACTURING AND RESEARCH	445 EASTERN POINT RD	NEW LONDON
PFIZER INCORPORATED, MANUFACTURING AND RESEARCH	445 EASTERN POINT RD	NEW LONDON
PFIZER INCORPORATED, MANUFACTURING AND RESEARCH	445 EASTERN POINT RD	NEW LONDON
TILCON CONNECTICUT INC	ROUTE 12	NEW LONDON
TILCON CT ASPHALT STONE READY MIX	185 SOUTH ROAD	NEW LONDON
U.S. NAVAL SUBMARINE BASE NEW LONDON (SUBASENLON)	12 CRYSTAL LAKE ROAD	NEW LONDON
WHEELABRATOR LISBON	425 SOUTH BURNHAM HIGHWAY	NEW LONDON

Airports Near Groton

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Bradley International Airport	BDL	Large Airport
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport	PVD	Large Airport
Groton New London Airport	GON	Medium Airport
Hartford Brainard Airport	HFD	Medium Airport
Quonset State Airport	NCO	Medium Airport
Westerly State Airport	WST	Medium Airport
Bancroft Airport	—	Small Airport
Bee Field	—	Small Airport
Block Island State Airport	BID	Small Airport
Boystown Fly-in-Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Buell Farm Ultralightport	—	Small Airport
Calverton Executive Airpark	CTO	Small Airport
Chester Airport	—	Small Airport
Danielson Airport	—	Small Airport
Devils Hopyard Field	—	Small Airport
Eastford Airport	—	Small Airport
Elizabeth Field	FID	Small Airport
Ellington Airport	—	Small Airport
Francis S Gabreski Airport	FOK	Small Airport
Gager Field	—	Small Airport
Gallup Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Gardiners Island Landing Field	—	Small Airport
Goodspeed Airport	—	Small Airport
Heckler Field	—	Small Airport
Klenawicus Airfield	—	Small Airport
Laurie Field	—	Small Airport
Lufker Airport	—	Small Airport
Maplewood Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Mattituck Airport	—	Small Airport
Mile Creek Airport	—	Small Airport
Montauk Airport	MTP	Small Airport
North Central State Airport	SFZ	Small Airport
Rankl Field	—	Small Airport
Richmond Airport	—	Small Airport
Riconn Airport	—	Small Airport
Roberts Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Rose Field	—	Small Airport
Salmon River Airfield	—	Small Airport
Simsbury Airport	—	Small Airport
Skis Landing Area Airport	—	Small Airport
Sky Glen Airport	—	Small Airport
Skylark Airpark	—	Small Airport
Spadaro Airport	—	Small Airport
Spruce Airport	—	Small Airport
Stonington Airpark	—	Small Airport
Sunnyvale Field	—	Small Airport
Talmage Field	—	Small Airport
Toutant Airport	—	Small Airport
Town of East Hampton Airport	HTO	Small Airport
Valley Farm Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Groton

14 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone

	46 Waterfront Park

Connecticut State Police Troop E
East Lyme Public Safety Building	277 West Main Street
Groton Town Police Community Policing Office
Ledyard Police Department	737 Colonel Ledyard Highway
Mashantucket Pequot Public Safety
Mohegan Tribal Police Department
Montville Public Safety	911 Norwich-New London Turnpike
New London Police Department	5 Governor Winthrop Boulevard
Norwich Police Headquarters	70 Thames Street
Old Lyme Police and Resident Trooper	294 Shore Road
Town of Groton - Police Department	68 Groton Long Point Road
Town of Stonington Police Department
University Police
Waterford Police Department	41 Avery Lane

Grocery Stores in Groton

2 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
5 Corners Market	Convenience Store	81 Poquonnock Rd
Avery Market	Convenience Store	2 Shennecossett Rd

Treatment Centers in Groton

20 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
BHG Westerly Treatment Center - BHG LVII LLC	Substance Abuse	401-596-0696
Care Plus	Both	860-629-8270 x38270
Child and Family Agency of - Southeastern CT	Both	860-437-4550
Child and Family Agency of - Southeastern CT	Both	860-437-4550
Child and Family Agency of - Southeastern CT	Both	860-437-4550
Hockanum Valley Community Council Inc	Both	860-872-9825
Lawrence and Memorial Hospital - Department of Psychiatry	Both	860-444-5141
Reliance Health Inc	Both	860-887-6536
Root Center for Advanced Recovery - Hartford Dispensary/New London Clinic	Substance Abuse	860-447-2233
Root Center for Advanced Recovery - Norwich Clinic	Substance Abuse	860-886-0446
SCADD Lebanon Pines - Residential Program	Substance Abuse	860-889-1717 x209
SE Council on Alc and Drug Dep Inc - (SCADD)/Detox	Substance Abuse	860-447-1717
SE Council on Alc and Drug Dep Inc - SCADD/Altruism House Female	Substance Abuse	860-442-1017
SE Council on Alc and Drug Dep Inc - SCADD/Altruism House/Male	Substance Abuse	860-447-1717
SE Council on Alc and Drug Dep Inc - SCADD/Altruism House/Male	Substance Abuse	860-447-1717
SE Council on Alc and Drug Dep Inc - SCADD/New London Outpatient	Substance Abuse	860-447-1717
Sound Community Services Inc	Both	860-439-6400
Stonington Institute	Substance Abuse	860-445-3695
Stonington Institute	Substance Abuse	860-445-3695
United Community and Family Services	Both	860-822-4237 x1409

Churches & Religious Organizations in Groton

19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
CHRIST CHURCH OF GOD & FAMILY CENTER INC	600 MERIDIAN STREET EXT APT 317
CHURCH OF CHRIST IN GROTON	1018 ROUTE 12
COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH OF GROTON CONNECTICUT	950 GOLD STAR HWY
COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH	PO BOX 239
FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH	625 POQUONNOCK RD
GLORY CHURCH	151 STARR HILL RD
GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH OF GROTON INC	256 NORTH RD
GROTON CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH	162 MONUMENT ST
GROTON FOURSQUARE CHURCH	79 MAXSON RD
IGLESIA EMANUEL VISION CELESTIAL	736 POQUONNOCK RD
MERCIFUL REDEMPTION CHURCH	PO BOX 871
MISSIONARY CHURCH OF GROTON	36 LAURELWOOD RD
OUTREACH FOR THE UNREACHED SOUL WINNING MINISTRY	PO BOX 5208
POQUONNOCK BRIDGE BAPTIST CHURCH INC	NOT LEGIBLE
SEAPORT COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE ASSEMBLIES OF GOD	100 DABOLL RD
ST JOHNS CHRISTIAN CHURCH	346 SHENNECOSSETT RD
SWORD MINISTRIES INC	53 BOOKSIDE LANE
TRINITY BIBLE CHURCH INC	79 MAXSON RD
VICTORY BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH INC	PO BOX 1749

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Frequently Asked Questions About Groton

What is the population of Groton?

Groton has a population of 9,343 residents and is located in Connecticut. The population density is 3,033 people per square mile, spread across 3.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.6 years. The population is 47.8% female and 52.2% male.

Is Groton expensive to live in?

Groton has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 103.6 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $69,811, 7% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $278,900 (1% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,179 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Groton safe?

Groton is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 178 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,104 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Groton receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Groton?

Groton has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 39.

How is the job market in Groton?

Groton has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,356. There are 9,101 business establishments in the area, including 773 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 18 minutes, and 4.4% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Groton?

The median home value in Groton is $278,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $411,359. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,179. Fair market rent is $1,590 for a 1-bedroom and $1,955 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 41.3%. The average annual property tax is $7,070.

How are the schools in Groton?

Schools in Groton score 6.1 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 34.7% of adults in Groton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 91.3% have completed high school. 9.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Groton?

The obesity rate in Groton is 34.0% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 12.0% of adults are smokers. 27.8% are physically inactive. 23.8% of residents report depression. 10.9% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 88.3% of residents have access to exercise opportunities.

What is transportation like in Groton?

The average commute in Groton is 18 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 71% of workers drive alone to work, 2.6% use public transit, and 4.4% work from home.

What are the demographics of Groton?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Groton is 69.5% White, 9.1% Black or African American, 1.2% Hispanic or Latino. 88.6% of residents speak only English at home, while 11.4% speak Spanish. 7.5% of the population are military veterans. 15.0% of residents have a disability. 94.2% have health insurance coverage.

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