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Groton, Massachusetts

Introduction to Groton, Massachusetts

Groton, Massachusetts, in Middlesex county, is 12 miles SW of Nashua, New Hampshire (center to center) and 31 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts.The town is home to some 9,547 residents.

Groton History

Following the Indian Trials in the Bay Area, John Tinker was instrumental in the formation of Groton. The early dwellers settled near the mouth of Nod Brook on the Nashua and began operating businesses with the Nashaway Indians. Groton was settled and officially incorporated in 1655. Indians attacked Groton during King Philip's War in 1676, when the entire town was reduced to ashes except for four garrison houses. Two years later, the survivors returned to restore the city.

Groton and Nearby Attractions

  • National Sheply Hill Horse Trials
  • Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge
  • Walden Pond State Reservation
  • National Heritage Museum
  • Buckman Tavern

Things To Do In Groton

Silver Lake State Park, Great Brook Farm State Park and Miller State Park are several natural parks in the area. Nearby attractions include the Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, the Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge, the Lowell National Historical Park, the Whistler House Museum of Art, the Fruitland Museums, and the Concord Museum.

Groton Transportation

Flights are available from the Bradley International Airport.

Groton Higher Education

Colleges near Groton include Middlesex Community College, Brandeis University and Fitchburg State College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyGroton Low Property Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Groton Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Groton College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Groton Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Groton People in Middle Class or Better
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 11%Groton Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Groton Well-Paid Single Women
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Groton Low Violent Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Groton Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Groton, MA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Well-Paid Single Men109
Well-Paid Single Women98
Male Share of the Population98
Age of the Population53
Female Share of the Population23
Racial Diversity25
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults109
Median Family Income109
People in Middle Class or Better109
People Above Poverty97

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home97
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use86
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing97
Housing Recently Built89
Affordability of Rents34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
People Living Alone22
Affordability of Property Taxes21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime98
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