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Groton, NY

Village in Tompkins County, New York.

Population

1,834

Land area

1.7sq mi

People per sq mi

1,056

ZIP codes

0

Groton and its ZIP codes

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Groton at a glance

  • Groton is about 2.5 times as dense as New York as a whole.
  • The median household income is $60,114, 30% below the New York median of $85,974.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $156,700 (63% below New York) and median rent is $832 a month.

Local data for Groton, NY

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Groton, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$60,114

Poverty rate

8.2%

Median home value

$156,700

Median rent

$832/mo

Homeownership

63.9%

Bachelor's or higher

21.8%

Median age

46.2

Average commute

23.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (305), German Americans (221), Italian Americans (192).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tompkins County. PPP loans are for Groton.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.2%

Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$72,152

47,711 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$56,490

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$775M

FY 2026, $7,328 per person

Tompkins County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Groton, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone79.1%
  • Carpooled4.2%
  • Public transit1.3%
  • Walked4.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
  • Worked from home9.8%

Average one-way commute: 23.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Groton, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

484

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

366

1.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

79° / 12°F

39.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Groton, NY, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

30.6%

U.S. 33.3% -2.7 pts

Diabetes

10.9%

U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts

Smoking

15.5%

U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.3%

U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts

Cities near Groton

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
McLeanCensus-designated place4.3 mi0.2
FreevilleVillage5.2 mi1.1
Cortland WestCensus-designated place7.2 mi5.2
DrydenVillage7.2 mi1.8
South LansingCensus-designated place7.8 mi2.8
Munsons CornersCensus-designated place7.8 mi2.2
MoraviaVillage9.1 mi1.7
CortlandCity9.3 mi3.9
VirgilCensus-designated place9.6 mi0.9
HomerVillage9.6 mi1.9
LansingVillage9.6 mi4.6
Northeast IthacaCensus-designated place9.6 mi1.5
VarnaCensus-designated place10 mi0.7
Cayuga HeightsVillage11 mi1.8
Forest HomeCensus-designated place11 mi0.2
Blodgett MillsCensus-designated place12 mi2.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Groton, NY in?
Groton is in Tompkins County, New York.
What is the population of Groton, NY?
About 1,834 people live in Groton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Groton?
Nearby places include McLean (4.3 mi), Freeville (5.2 mi), Cortland West (7.2 mi), Dryden (7.2 mi), South Lansing (7.8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023