Life in Groton research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Groton over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Groton:
The population in Groton is 9,343.
The median home value in Groton is $417,500.
The median income in Groton is $69,811.
The cost of living in Groton is 111 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Groton is $1,179.
The unemployment rate in Groton is 6.4%.
The poverty rate in Groton is 19.5%.
The average high in Groton is 60.2° and the average low is 40.4°.
Crime in Groton summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Groton. Key points include:
There were 81 total crimes in Groton in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Groton is 872.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Groton is 193.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Groton is 678.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Groton is -58.82% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Groton / 100k People |
Connecticut / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 81 | 872.7 | 1,502.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 18 | 193.9 | 136.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.4 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 38.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 13 | 140.1 | 77.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 63 | 678.7 | 1,366.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 6 | 64.6 | 117.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 44 | 474.0 | 1,013.7 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 13 | 140.1 | 235.0 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Groton summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Groton. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Connecticut. Key points include:
The cost of living in Groton is 111 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Groton is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Groton is $417,500.
The median income in Groton is $69,811.
| Living Expense | Groton | Connecticut | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 119 | 100 | |
| Services | 109 | 109 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 103 | 100 | 100 | |
| Health | 104 | 110 | 100 | |
| Housing | 115 | 137 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 97 | 101 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 128 | 131 | 100 | |
The average high in Groton is 60.2° and the average low is 40.4°.
There are 80.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 48.8 inches of precipitation each year with 28.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Groton |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 60.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 80.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 48.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 28.5 |
The current population in Groton is 9,343. The population has decreased -8.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9,343 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 9,364 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 9,333 | 3.7% |
| 2020 | 8,999 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 9,030 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 9,109 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 9,184 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 9,240 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 9,305 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 9,348 | -2.3% |
| 2013 | 9,569 | -1.7% |
| 2012 | 9,734 | -5.5% |
| 2011 | 10,305 | 0.8% |
| 2010 | 10,225 | - |
62.2% White with 5,810 White residents.
9.0% African American with 842 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 17 American Indian residents.
5.4% Asian with 509 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.7% Other with 68 Other residents.
6.4% Two Or More with 602 Two Or More residents.
16.0% Hispanic with 1,495 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Groton | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.2% | 63.0% | 58.2% |
| African American | 9.0% | 9.9% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 5.4% | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 6.4% | 3.8% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 16.0% | 17.8% | 19.0% |
Groton is 47.8% female with 4,468 female residents.
Groton is 52.2% male with 4,874 male residents.
| Gender | Groton | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 50.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.2% | 49.1% | 49.5% |
3.0% of adults in Groton completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Groton completed 9-12th grade.
26.0% of adults in Groton completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Groton completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Groton completed associate's degree.
24.0% of adults in Groton completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Groton completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Groton completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Groton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Groton | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 16.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 23.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 14.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
8.3% of households in Groton earn Less than $10,000.
4.2% of households in Groton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.2% of households in Groton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.8% of households in Groton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.4% of households in Groton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.3% of households in Groton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
18.7% of households in Groton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
11.1% of households in Groton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.1% of households in Groton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
9.7% of households in Groton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Groton | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.3% | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.2% | 3.2% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.2% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.8% | 5.6% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.4% | 8.6% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.3% | 13.4% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 18.7% | 12.0% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.1% | 17.8% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.1% | 11.2% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.7% | 18.2% | 12.6% |