Groton Long Point, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
511 Population 1,188/sq mi density
$122,500 Median Income $125,694 per capita
$897,400 Home Value $411,359 Zillow
$2,313 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$122,500 median income, 9.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$897,400 home value, $2,313/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
78.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Groton Long Point, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$122,500
63% above
$125,694 per capita
Home Value
$897,400
218% above
Zillow: $411,359
Median Rent
$2,313/mo
99% above
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
967/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
78.3%
132% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
9.0%
150% above
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.3%
15% below
5.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Groton Long Point Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Groton Long Point's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
163%
Home Value
318%
Rent
199%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
232%
Unemployment
250%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Groton Long Point a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Groton Long Point residents earn a median household income of $122,500 , which is 63% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $125,694. The unemployment rate stands at 9.0% (150% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,101 business establishments, including 773 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Groton Long Point is $897,400 , 218% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $411,359. Median rent is $2,313/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.

Safety & Crime

Groton Long Point reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 967/100K.

Education

78.3% of adults in Groton Long Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher (132% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Groton Long Point has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population511
Median Age61.1 yrs
Density1,188/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born3.9%
Veterans11.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$122,500
Per Capita$125,694
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$24,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,356

Housing

C+
Home Value$897,400
Rent$2,313
Ownership85.9%
Zillow$411,359
Housing Units562
Rent Burden29.2%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property967/100K

Health

Obesity27.3%
Diabetes5.8%
Smoking5.9%
Heart Disease3.9%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain39.3 in/yr
Elevation2 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+78.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+45.6%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute28 min
Broadband96.9%
EV Stations35
Libraries23

Did You Know?

The median home in Groton Long Point was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Rhode Island Tf Green International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 773 restaurants in the area.