At a Glance
Median Income
$75,583
$28,241 per capita
Home Value
$180,900
Zillow: $285,978
Median Rent
$295/mo
27.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
36.3%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
13.4% 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
4.3 / 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 $75,583 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,241. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,015 business establishments, including 57 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Groton is $180,900 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $285,978. Median rent is $295/month, with 27.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
36.3% of adults in Groton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% above the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Groton has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population514
Median Age30.7 yrs
Density218/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$75,583
Per Capita$28,241
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$1,188M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,064
Housing
A+
Home Value$180,900
Rent$295
Ownership77.7%
Zillow$285,978
Housing Units255
Rent Burden27.3%
Health
Obesity30.5%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,382/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
Elevation1,243 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.3%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 58%
Commute28 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Groton was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Mount Washington Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.388 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.