At a Glance
Median Income
$57,347
$36,654 per capita
Home Value
$153,000
Zillow: $287,579
Median Rent
$831/mo
26.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.0%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
15.7% smoking rate
How Groton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Groton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Groton a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Groton residents earn a median household income of $57,347 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,654. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,766 business establishments, including 308 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Groton is $153,000 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $287,579. Median rent is $831/month, with 26.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
22.0% of adults in Groton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Groton has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population1,974
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density1,134/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans11.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$57,347
Per Capita$36,654
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$7,966M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,342
Housing
A+
Home Value$153,000
Rent$831
Ownership63.1%
Zillow$287,579
Housing Units1,065
Rent Burden26.4%
Health
Obesity30.5%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death5,563/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain39.5 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,122 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.0%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 25% / D 75%
Commute25 min
Broadband82.3%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Groton was founded in 1860.
The median home in Groton was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Ithaca Tompkins International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 308 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.