Livability Score

69
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Muddy Waters Cafe
Coffee Shop
Ames on the Thames
Coffee Shop
Washington Street Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Fort Trumbull Visitor Center
Museum
Groton Monument House Museum
Museum
Ebenezer Avery House and Museum
Museum
Eugene O'Neil Theater Center
Theatre Arts
Custom House Maritime Museum
Museum
Expressiones
Theatre Arts
Hygienic Art
Theatre Arts
New London County Historical Society
Museum
Marquee Gallery
Art Gallery
Nathan Hale Schoolhouse
Museum
Rhythm
Nightclub
Family Bowl
Bowling Alley
Garde Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Nathaniel Hempstead House
Museum
Leamy Hall
Theatre Arts
Coast Guard Academy Bowling Center
Bowling Alley
Lyman Allyn Museum of Art
Museum
U.S. Coast Guard Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (1) F
Eastern Point Wine and Liquor
Alcohol
Seekers cafe
Bar
Michael's Dairy
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Hot Rod Cafe
Bar
Berry's Ice Cream
Sweets
The Oasis Pub
Bar
The Bank At 12
Bar
Thames River Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Dutch Tavern
Bar
Kamp Dog
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Pick Pockets Deli
Deli
Panera Bread
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Pizza
Fast Food
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
Grand Wine and Spirits
Alcohol
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Yarnall Athletic Center
Gym
RENEGADE Fitness
Gym
Hot on Bank
Gym
Groton Senior Center
Community Centre
Blissworks Yoga & Healing Arts
Gym
Seabury Center
Community Centre
Subase Youth Center
Community Centre
NSB New London Homes
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
The Mystic Cheese Company
Cheese
ALDI
Grocery Store
Fiddleheads Food Co-op
Grocery Store
NV Bakery and Market
Bakery
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Parks (11) C-
Eastern Point Beach
Park
Birch Plain Creek
Park
Toby May Park
Park
Fort Trumbull State Park
Park
Burrows Field
Park
Green Harbor Park
Park
Ocean Beach Park
Park
Caulkins Park
Park
Washington Park
Park
Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park
Park
Monument Street Parklet
Park
Waterford Beach Park
Park
Waterfront Park
Park
Perkins Green
Park
Ring Drive Park
Park
Bridge Street Parklet
Park
Midway Oval Park
Park
Central Avenue Park
Park
Mercer Field
Park
Kiely Park
Park
Sutton Park
Park
Poquonnock Plains Park
Park
United States Submarine World War II Veterans Memorial East
Park
Grasso Gardens
Park
Williams Memorial Park
Park
Shops (1) F
Avery Market
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Citgo
Convenience Store
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Johnson's True Value Hardware
Home Improvement
Jeffrey's Barber Spa
Hairdresser
Waterhouse Salon
Beauty
Flavours of Life
Gift Shop
Otto's Barbershop
Hairdresser
Paul & Tiffany Hair Styling
Hairdresser
Bijoux New London
Fashion
One Personal Grooming Studio
Hairdresser
New London Corner Store
Convenience Store
Northern Light Gems
Fashion
Thames River Greenery
Florist
Shell
Convenience Store
Sarge's Comics
Books
New London Convenient Store
Convenience Store
Lashes by Lee
Beauty
Bravado Barbershop
Hairdresser
Honey Bee Food Market
Convenience Store
Edible Arrangements
Gift Shop
The Eyeglass Lass
Optician
Simply Gorgeous Hair Boutique
Hairdresser
Fisher Florist
Florist
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 3.1% take public transportation in Groton.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
New London
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.1% F
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cost of living C-

The cost of living in Groton is 110/100 - which is 7% lower than Connecticut.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B-
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crime A-

Groton crime rates are 1,782 per 100k, which is 8% higher than Connecticut
Property Crime
1,619 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
163 crimes per 100k A
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employment C-

The median income in Groton is $51,941 - which is 28% lower than Connecticut.
Med. Household Income
$51,941 F
Unemployment Rate
4.1% D+
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health A

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
University Police
Police
Pfizer Fire Department
Fire Station
Groton Fire Department Eastern Point Station
Fire Station
Groton-New London Airport Fire Station
Fire Station
New London Fire Department South Station
Fire Station
Electric Boat Fire Department
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Lawrence+Memorial Hospital
Hospital
Poquonnock Bridge Fire Department
Fire Station
New London Fire Department Headquarters
Fire Station
City of Groton Fire Department
Fire Station
New London Police Department
Police
Groton Ambulance
Ambulance Station
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
Physician One Urgent Care
Clinic
Groton Long Point Fire Department
Fire Station
Pequot Health Center
Clinic
Groton Police Dept
Police
New London Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Waterford Dental Health
Dentist
Michel Hall
Clinic
Waterford Police Department
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A

Groton home prices are $223,300 - which is 17% lower than Connecticut
Home Price
$223,300 A-
Home Appreciation Rate
11% A-
Home Affordability
4.3x (home price to income ratio) D-
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schools C

The Groton graduation rate is 89% - which is 2% higher than Connecticut
School Test Scores
51% D-
High School Grad. Rates
89% B
Elementary Schools (8) F
West Side Middle School
Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School
Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School
Sacred Heart School
Solomon Schechter Academy
Harbor
St Joseph School
Claude Chester School
Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication
Regional Multicultural Magnet School
C.B. Jennings Dual Language & International Elementary Magn
Groton Middle School
High Road Sch Of New London Prim At Bennie Dover
New London Visual And Performing Arts Magnet School
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School
Mary Morrisson School
Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School
Autism Class
Great Neck Elementary School
Pleasant Valley School
Clark Lane Middle School
The Friendship School
Science And Technology Magnet School Of Southeastern Connec
Carl C. Cutler Middle School
High Schools (3) F
Marine Science Magnet High School Of Southeastern Connectic
High Road School Of New London Md/High At Shiloh
Ella T. Grasso Technical High School
Robert E. Fitch High School
Waterford High School
Science And Technology Magnet School Of Southeastern Connec
New London High School
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ratings A-

Groton has an overall rating of 79% from 7 reviews.
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User Surveys (7)
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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 1,782, which are 8% higher than Connecticut
      Total Crime
      1,782 per 100k people

      23% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 57

      23% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      59%

      Year over year crime is up

      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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