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About Groton
Town in New London County, ConnecticutGroton ( GRAH-tən) is a town in New London County, Connecticut, located on the Thames River. It is the home of General Dynamics Electric Boat, which is the major contractor for submarine work for the United States Navy. The Naval Submarine Base New London is located in Groton, and the pharmaceutical company Pfizer is also a major employer. Avery Point in Groton is home to a regional campus of the University of Connecticut. The town is part of the Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region. The population was 38,411 at the 2020 census.
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Housing in Groton
The typical Groton home is worth about $448,000, up 5.9% in a year, close to the Connecticut typical home.
Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Groton
Safety Grade B+
Groton reports less crime per resident than 69% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
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