Massachusetts · Metropolitan Area
Groton is a small town in Massachusetts with a population of 1,571.
Based on current data, Groton receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Groton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
The median home value in Groton is $736,800, making it a premium housing market at 161% above the U.S. median of $281,900.
Groton is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 9 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 533 per 100,000, 73% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 44.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 84.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Groton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 87.8% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.2% |
| 9% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $49,028 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $2,187 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $152,234 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.5% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 58,457 |
| County GDP | $240,665M |
| Restaurants | 3,917 |
| Healthcare | 5,066 |
| Retail | 4,730 |
| Manufacturing | 1,511 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,825 |
| 209% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.47% |
| Commute Time | 32.8 min |
| Work from Home | 16.4% |
| Census Median | $736,800 |
| 161% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $758,473 |
| Median List Price | $812,000 |
| Median List Price | $812,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $334 |
| Homes Sold | 9 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 105.7% |
| Price Drops | 12.5% |
| Inventory | 24 |
| Studio | $1,727 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,822 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,300 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,858 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,232 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,825 |
| 209% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.47% |
| Obesity | 24.3% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.8% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.5% |
| Depression | 25.7% |
| Mental Distress | 15.5% |
| Physical Distress | 9.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.6% |
| Premature Death | 4,416/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5,066 |
| Total Violent | 8.9/100K |
| 98% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 8.9/100K |
| Total Property | 532.9/100K |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 97.7/100K |
| Theft | 399.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 35.5/100K |
| Arson | 8.9/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 74 |
| Safety Grade | C |
| Safety Score | 2.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.4 inches |
| 14% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 311 ft (95 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 941/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6116°N, 71.5647°W |
| County FIPS | 25017 |
Winner: Democrat by 39.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 44.8% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.49 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 941/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 7 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 7 |
| Public Libraries | 71 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5,066 |
| Restaurants | 3,917 |
| Retail Stores | 4,730 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 74 |
| Avg Commute | 32.8 min |
| Work from Home | 16.4% |