Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
19%
Groton
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
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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
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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
$6,497/month
1,773 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,044/month
1,037 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Groton, CT is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Exceptionally Bikeable
Bikeability
90
/ 100
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Schools
Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School
Public
Grades K-5
352 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
347 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
528 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
316 Students
Public
Grades K-5
301 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
907 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
503 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
407 Students
Marine Science Magnet High School Of Southeastern Connecticut
Public
Grades 9-12
271 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,005 Students
Ella T. Grasso Southeastern Technical High School
Public
Grades 9-12
Public
Grades 9-12
3 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
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
Top Apartments in Groton
Houses for Rent in Groton
Property Management Companies in Groton, CT
A.R. Building Company
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61
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Units
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48
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4 Communities in Groton
Beachwold Residential
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14,173
Units
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40
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3 Communities in Groton
The Simon Konover Company
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39
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5,478
Units
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26
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3 Communities in Groton
FPA Multifamily LLC
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89
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18,182
Units
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65
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2 Communities in Groton
SHP Management Corporation
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26
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3,504
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19
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2 Communities in Groton
b7 Properties, LLC
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10
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732
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9
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2 Communities in Groton
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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.