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.

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.

A relatively large number of people in Groton telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 23.10% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. 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.

Because of many things, Groton is a very good place for families to consider. With an enviable combination of good schools, low crime, college-educated neighbors who tend to support education because of their own experiences, and a high rate of home ownership in predominantly single-family properties, Groton really has some of the features that families look for when choosing a good community to raise children. Is Groton perfect? Of course not, and if you like frenetic nightlife, it will be far from your cup of tea. But overall this is a solid community, with many things to recommend it as a family-friendly place to live.

One downside of living in Groton, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 32.87 minutes every day commuting to work.

Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Groton. 63.27% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.

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.