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Groton, CT


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Groton, Connecticut

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.

The People and Families of Groton

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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Groton had a median family income of $43,859.

Political Inclinations

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.

Groton Housing

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.

Commuting

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.

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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