What are the schools like in Groton, MA?

Groton is served primarily by Groton-Dunstable. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.5:1.

What is the median household income in Groton?

The median household income in Groton, MA is $121,484 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.

What is the weather like in Groton, MA?

Groton has an average high temperature of 34.5°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 52.9 inches.

Groton, MA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Groton, MA affordable or expensive?

Groton's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Groton is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $641,100 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Groton, MA?

Groton has a violent crime rate of 43.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 191.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Groton, MA a Good Place to Live?

Groton is a small town of 1,472 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $121,484 and a 3.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Groton stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Groton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Groton city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 111.6

Groton's overall cost of living index is 111.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Groton costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Groton, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$641,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	55.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$121,484	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Groton's violent crime rate is 43.5 per 100,000 residents — 89% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

43.5 /100k

Property Crime

191.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Groton is served primarily by Groton-Dunstable. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Groton, MA	National Avg
School District	Groton-Dunstable	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	41.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Groton sees average highs of 34.5°F in January and 84.7°F in July, with 46.3 inches of annual precipitation and 52.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Groton, MA
Average High — January	34.5°F
Average High — July	84.7°F
Annual Precipitation	46.3"
Annual Snowfall	52.9"

Demographics

Metric	Groton, MA	National Avg
Population	1,472	—
Median Age	29.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.5%	18.9%
Asian	2.9%	6.3%
Under 18	23.2%	22.2%
65 and over	14.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Groton

Groton, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

01450

Groton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Groton, MA affordable or expensive?

Groton's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Groton roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $641,100 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Groton, MA?

Groton's violent crime rate is 43.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 191.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Groton?

Public schools in Groton are operated by Groton-Dunstable. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 41.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Groton, MA a good place to live?

Groton, MA has a population of 1,472, a median household income of $121,484, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Groton?

Groton averages 34.5°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.3 inches with about 52.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Groton?

Groton, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 01450.

What is the population of Groton?

The population of Groton, Massachusetts is 1,472 with a median age of 29.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Groton?

Key numbers for living in Groton: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $641,100, median household income $121,484, crime index 11 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Groton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.