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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Groton? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Eastern Point Beach
      Birch Plain Creek
      Toby May Park
      Fort Trumbull State Park
      Burrows Field
      Green Harbor Park
      Ocean Beach Park
      Caulkins Park

      Entertainment

      Fort Trumbull Visitor Center
      Groton Monument House Museum
      Ebenezer Avery House and Museum
      Eugene O'Neil Theater Center
      Custom House Maritime Museum
      Expressiones
      Hygienic Art
      New London County Historical Society

      Food & Drink

      Eastern Point Wine and Liquor
      Seekers cafe
      Michael's Dairy
      Dunkin'
      Wendy's
      McDonald's
      Burger King
      Dairy Queen

      C- Commute

      Is public transit available in Groton? Of all people who commute, 3.1% take public transportation in Groton.
      Drive to Work
      72%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      11%

      8% higher than the US average

      C- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Groton? The cost of living in Groton is 110/100 - which is 7% lower than Connecticut.
      Groton
      110

      10% more expensive than average

      Connecticut
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Groton? Groton crime rates are 803, which are 53% lower than Connecticut
      Total Crime
      803 per 100k people

      65% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 125

      65% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -55%

      Year over year crime is down

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Groton? The median income in Groton is $51,941 which is 28% lower than Connecticut.
      Median household income
      $51,9416% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $33,92714% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      11% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Groton a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A Housing

      What are Groton home prices? Groton home prices are $223,300 - which is 17% lower than Connecticut
      Median home value
      $223,30021% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9712% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      38%

      40% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Groton have good schools? The Groton graduation rate is 89% - which is 2% higher than Connecticut
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      7% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      51%

      6% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      19% lower than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Groton a good place to live? Groton has an overall rating of 79% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      79%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      79%

      7 total surveys

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