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Groton, Massachusetts

CDP · Middlesex County

At a glance

1,232
Population
$758,500
Median home value (all homes)
150% above U.S. median
$796,609
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$349/mo
Median rent
74% below U.S. median
$135,714
Median household income
73% above U.S. median
33.3 min
Average commute
100%
Homes with broadband
89.98%
Locations with fiber available
7.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 149 — 49% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing168% above
Goods & services2% above
Utilities5% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost24% above
For business: Massachusetts is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college11 mi
Nearest community college11 mi
Nearest technical college10 mi
High school graduates90.4%
College graduates59.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Groton Economic Development
Town of Groton's economic development page describing resources for businesses, including expedited permitting, guidance to navigate permitting, and state incentives via the Fort Devens ETA to attract business location and expansion in Groton.
region Montachusett Regional Planning Com
MRPC provides technical planning assistance to 22 member communities in the Montachusett Region of greater north central Massachusetts, offering comprehensive planning, GIS data analysis, grant writing and administration, and transit/transportation planning services.
state MassDevelopment
MassDevelopment provides financing, real estate, and community development solutions to grow businesses, create opportunity, and energize cities and towns across Massachusetts. It aims to revitalize communities, expand housing, and create jobs.
state Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development
MassEcon is a private, non-profit partnership of business, industry leaders, and government dedicated to the economic growth of Massachusetts. MassEcon's mission is to promote and champion Massachusetts as the best place to start, grow and locate a business.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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