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Groton Long Point, CT


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Groton Long Point, Connecticut

Groton Long Point, Connecticut, in New London county, is 40 miles SW of Warwick, Rhode Island (center to center) and 87 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the New London - Norwich metropolitan area. Groton Long Point contains a population of approximately 667.

The People and Families of Groton Long Point

In Groton Long Point, about 66% of adults are married.

Groton Long Point boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Groton Long Point had a median family income of $101,217. The typical family in Groton Long Point is better off than most in Connecticut. The town has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Groton Long Point. Interestingly, lots of people in the town have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Groton Long Point. In the town, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in Groton Long Point.

Groton Long Point Housing

Groton Long Point has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 74% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Housing stock in Groton Long Point might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Connecticut, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.

Commuting

In Groton Long Point, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyGroton Long Point Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyGroton Long Point Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyGroton Long Point Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyGroton Long Point People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyGroton Long Point Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyGroton Long Point College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Groton Long Point Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Groton Long Point, CT

Comparing Groton Long Point 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
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens910
Male Share of the Population76
Racial Diversity75
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Female Share of the Population45

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married85
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use93
Working at Home910
Walking and Biking to Work42
Short Commute Times31

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone52
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals31
Housing Recently Built23
Affordability of Rents11
Affordability of Property Taxes11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime76
Low Violent Crime64
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