Groton

The iconic West Mystic downtown waterfront makes for a perfect afternoon walk.
New London is a short drive from Mumford Cove and the train station has many commuting options.
Mumford Canal is the most protected area for docks in the Mumford Cove neighborhood.
Try your hand at paddle boarding on the Mystic River in Mystic Historic District.
Several buses serve Groton's Long Hill neighborhood, with many stopping near Route 1.

Groton, CT Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,835

Population

39,093

Renter Mix

50% Rent

Discover historical insights and outdoor amenities in this nautical town

Coastal Historic Scenic Active

Bound by the Mystic and Thames rivers, Groton rests on the shore of the Long Island Sound. Access to various bodies of water shapes life in Groton, in addition to its United States Naval past and present. Groton also contains a wide range of industries, from commercial fishing to medical supply manufacturing.

Access to waterways and plenty of parks allow for all kinds of outdoor recreation in Groton, whether you prefer hiking in Bluff Point State Park or lounging on Eastern Point Beach. History buffs delight in the Submarine Force Museum, Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park, and the Avery-Copp House Museum. Access to the I-95 and Groton-New London Airport makes getting around from Groton simple.

Explore the City

Mumford Canal is the most protected area for docks in the Mumford Cove neighborhood.

Try your hand at paddle boarding on the Mystic River in Mystic Historic District.

Several buses serve Groton's Long Hill neighborhood, with many stopping near Route 1.

Run through Groton and savor trucks at the Brew Run event, CT.

Waterfront properties are in no short supply in the West Mystic area.

West Mystic's drawbridge is famous but often causes significant traffic.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$77,248

Average: $100,684

Education

12,891

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

17,645

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

38 Years

Largest Age Group

25-34 Years

Approximately 17% of Residents

Under 20

21%

Over 65

19%

Housing Distribution

In Groton, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.

Renters
50%
Non-Renters
50%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
27%
Other Education
73%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Groton, CT is $1,756 for a studio, $1,837 for one bedroom, $2,085 for two bedrooms, and $2,903 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Groton has increased by 5.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,837/month
751 Sq Ft
House
$6,938/month
1,793 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,922/month
1,077 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Exceptionally Bikeable

Bikeability

90 / 100

Schools

Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School

Public

Grades K-5

352 Students

Charles Barnum School

Public

Grades PK-5

347 Students

Thames River Magnet School

Public

Grades PK-5

528 Students

Claude Chester School

Public

Grades PK-5

316 Students

Pleasant Valley School

Public

Grades K-5

301 Students

Groton Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

907 Students

West Side Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

503 Students

Fitch Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

407 Students

Fitch Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,005 Students

Virtual Learning Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

3 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Haley Farm State Park
  • Bluff Point State Park
  • Fort Griswold State Park
  • Mystic Seaport Museum of America and Planetiarum
  • Fort Trumbull State Park

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.