Groton Long Point, CT

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):

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

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 (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Groton Long Point Almanac

Groton Long Point Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Groton Long Point Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Groton Long Point residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Groton Long Point, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Groton Long Point Colleges

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