At a Glance
Median Income
$82,083
$38,361 per capita
Home Value
$173,000
Zillow: $249,816
Median Rent
$954/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.2%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
13.6% 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
4.4 / 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 $82,083 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,361. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,522 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Groton is $173,000 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $249,816. Median rent is $954/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
31.2% of adults in Groton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% below the national average).
96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Groton has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
Data Overview
People
Population1,794
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density1,025/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$82,083
Per Capita$38,361
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$3,155M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,047
Housing
A+
Home Value$173,000
Rent$954
Ownership76.3%
Zillow$249,816
Housing Units699
Rent Burden26.3%
Health
Obesity34.4%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,876/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain22.6 in/yr
AQI24 (Good)
Elevation1,303 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+31.2%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute19 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Groton was founded in 1888.
The median home in Groton was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Aberdeen Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.