Connecticut · Metropolitan Area
Groton Long Point is a small town in Connecticut with a population of 511. Residents earn $122,500 per year, which is 63% above the national average.
Based on current data, Groton Long Point receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Groton Long Point offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Groton Long Point is $122,500, which is significantly higher than the national average — 63% above $75,149. This places Groton Long Point among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 8.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Groton Long Point is $897,400, making it a premium housing market at 218% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,313 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.3x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Groton Long Point is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 193 per 100,000, 90% below the national average.
Groton Long Point is a highly educated community — 78.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Groton Long Point experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 98.4% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.6% |
| 88% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $122,500 |
| 63% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $125,694 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,356 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $82,337 |
| Unemployment | 5.3% |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.0% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 9,101 |
| County GDP | $24,087M |
| Restaurants | 773 |
| Healthcare | 870 |
| Retail | 963 |
| Manufacturing | 165 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,070 |
| 102% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.79% |
| Commute Time | 28.0 min |
| Work from Home | 7.2% |
| Census Median | $897,400 |
| 218% above US avg |
| $/Sq Ft | $605 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 106.1% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Census Median Rent | $2,313 |
| 99% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,351 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,590 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,955 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,415 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,824 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,070 |
| 102% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.79% |
| Obesity | 27.3% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 5.8% |
| Heart Disease | 3.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.1% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 3.3% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.3% |
| Depression | 22.9% |
| Mental Distress | 13.8% |
| Physical Distress | 8.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 80.1% |
| Exercise Access | 88.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 870 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 193.4/100K |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 193.4/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.3 inches |
| 3% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,188/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3142°N, 72.0102°W |
| County FIPS | 09180 |
Winner: Democrat by 13 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 78.3% |
| 132% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.10 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,188/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 23 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 870 |
| Restaurants | 773 |
| Retail Stores | 963 |
| Avg Commute | 28.0 min |
| Work from Home | 7.2% |