Groton is a somewhat small town located in the state of Massachusetts. With a population of 11,162 people and two associated neighborhoods, Groton is the 173rd largest community in Massachusetts. Housing costs in Groton are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in Massachusetts.Groton is a decidedly white-collar town, with fully 88.87% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Groton is a town of professionals, managers, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Groton who work in management occupations (18.90%), office and administrative support (9.24%), and computer science and math (8.32%). Also of interest is that Groton has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. And if you like science, one thing you'll find is that Groton has lots of scientists living in town - whether they be life scientists, physical scientists (like astronomers), or social scientists (like geographers!). So, if you're scientific-minded, you might like it here too. One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 23.10% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Groton is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Groton’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family. In Groton, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 32.87 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average. If knowledge is power, Groton is a pretty powerful place. 63.27% of the adults in Groton have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns. The per capita income in Groton in 2022 was $71,691, which is wealthy relative to Massachusetts and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $286,764 for a family of four. Groton is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Groton home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Groton residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Groton include Irish, Italian, English, German, and Polish. The most common language spoken in Groton is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and French.
