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Groton, NY


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Groton, New York

Groton, New York, in Tompkins county, is 33 miles S of Syracuse, New York (center to center) and 129 miles E of Buffalo, New York. The village is home to some 2,470 residents.

The People and Families of Groton

In Groton, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Groton had a median family income of $43,563.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Groton.

Groton Housing

According to the 2000 census, 64% of the housing in Groton was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the village as the average housing age is high. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Groton, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the village.

Commuting

In Groton, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Groton Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 10%Groton Affordability of Rents
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Groton Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Groton, NY

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women73
Female Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men63
Senior Citizens67
Age of the Population66
Male Share of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Racial Diversity31

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty97
College Educated Adults84
People in Middle Class or Better74
Median Family Income73

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use105
Working at Home76
Short Commute Times56
Walking and Biking to Work33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals108
People Living Alone67
Affordability of Rents610
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Affordability of Property Taxes28
Housing Recently Built12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime65
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