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Groton, Connecticut

Introduction to Groton, Connecticut

The City of Groton, Connecticut, in New London county, is 37 miles SE of Manchester, Connecticut and 87 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. Part of the surrounding New London - Norwich metro area, Groton is home to some 10,010 residents. Note: The Towm of Groton, which includes the City of Groton within it, contains about 40,000 residents.

Groton History

The Nehantic Indians were the first inhabitants in the area now known as Groton. The Pequots arrived later, and were the first to encounter European settlers. The community of Groton was established as a city when it was separated from New London, and officially incorporated in 1705. Groton was named after a town in England. The General Dynamics branch of the Electric Boat company is in Groton providers jobs to many people in the region. It has been designing and producing submarines for the Navy since 1899.

Groton and nearby Attractions

  • Groton Balle Museum
  • Avery House
  • Fort Griswold Battlefield
  • George Lake
  • Shennecossett Beach
  • Bluff Point Coastal Reserve

Things To Do In Groton

The City of Groton provides easy access to a number of historic sites and museums. One can pay a visit to the Fort Griswold Battlefield, the Ebenezer Avery House, the Jabez Smith House or the Submarine Force Museum to learn more about the local history and culture of the area. In addition, Shennecossett Beach offers opportunities to indulge in a variety of water sports.

Groton Transportation

Groton-New London Airport is close by.

Groton Higher Education

For higher studies, one can enroll at the University of Connecticut-Avery Point. Other institutes nearby include Eastern Connecticut State University and the University of Connecticut.

High Points

Groton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Connecticut):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Groton Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 9%Groton Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 10%Groton Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 15%Groton Affordability of Property Taxes
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Groton Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Groton, CT

Comparing Groton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Connecticut (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity910
Well-Paid Single Men97
Children Under 5 Years Old810
Well-Paid Single Women63
Senior Citizens33
Age of the Population21
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size11
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better64
People Above Poverty54
College Educated Adults52
Median Family Income43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times810
Public Transportation Use86
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals107
Seasonal and Vacation Housing96
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Rents46
Affordability of Property Taxes49
Housing Recently Built37

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