Groton, New York
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 9% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 14% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 66% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 39% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 53% of US places
- top 7% for school quality
- top 20% for park & nature access
- bottom 2% for property tax rate
Groton is a small community in New York with about 2,036 residents. It grades B for safety & wellbeing and F for affordability. Standout strengths include school quality, park & nature access, and summer humidity. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and property tax rate.
- The median home value in Groton is $145k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median household income in Groton is $60k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median gross rent in Groton is $784 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Groton has a violent crime rate of 861/100k, per the FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
- The average one-way commute in Groton is 25 min, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.2 in2.8 in
humid 39%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$60k46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$63kbetter than 9% of US places
Home Value$145k43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$784better than 68% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$613better than 33% of US places
Property Tax Rate2.73%better than 2% of US places
Income Tax10.90%better than 8% of US places
Sales Tax8.53%better than 26% of US places
Estimated total tax burden20.32%better than 6% of US places
Unemployment2.6%better than 63% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)23°F16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)69°F9th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation42.4 in52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall64.4 inbetter than 8% of US places
Sunny Days197 daysbetter than 19% of US places
Summer Humidity59°Fbetter than 77% of US places
Comfortable Days80 daysbetter than 44% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk54.3better than 66% of US places
Air Quality43 AQIbetter than 67% of US places
School Quality100.0better than 93% of US places
Violent Crime861/100kbetter than 43% of US places
Property Crime2039/100kbetter than 18% of US places
Community
Population2,03665th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age46.269th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1744th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9439th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+503rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)89.7%61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)2.4%68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)1.6%37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.5%64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.8%76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time25 minbetter than 54% of US places
Walkability5.2/20better than 20% of US places
Airport Distance76 mibetter than 51% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access83.1%better than 39% of US places
Amenities Nearby49.12better than 39% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 80% of US places
Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Groton an affordable place to live?
- Groton is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $63k, better than 9% of comparable areas. Median rent is $784.
- Is Groton safe?
- Groton is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 861/100k (better than 43%). Property crime is 2039/100k.
- What is the weather like in Groton?
- Groton averages 69°F in July and 23°F in January, with 42.4 in of annual precipitation and about 197 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Groton?
- Public-school quality in Groton is above average, scoring better than 93% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Groton?
- The average one-way commute in Groton is 25 min.