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Groton, Connecticut, in New London county, is 37 miles SE of Manchester, Connecticut (center to center) and 87 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. Part of the surrounding New London - Norwich metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Groton is home to some 10,010 residents.
In Groton, about 38% of adults are married. People in Groton have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The city somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.
Approximately 22% of Groton is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then the city is very American.
The people of Groton are more likely male than female.
In 2000, Groton had a median family income of $43,859.
John Kerry was the top money-getter ($5,152) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Groton. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 40% of the housing in Groton was owner-occupied. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the city, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. In Groton you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.
In Groton, 85% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the city it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.
Groton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Connecticut):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 6% |  |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Groton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Connecticut (State):
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
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