Information on Groton, New London County
The Town of Groton is located in the state of Connecticut, in New London County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Groton Town HALL, New London County
| Groton Town Hall's address | Groton Groton Municipal Building 45 Fort Hill Road Groton, CT 06340 United States | |
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| Phone number of Groton Town Hall | Not available | |
| Groton, CT email | Loading... | |
| Groton official website | groton-ct.gov | |
| Mayor of Groton | Juan Melendez | |
| New London County, Connecticut: Vital Records | Groton vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Connecticut birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Groton
What county is Groton CT in?Groton, CT is located in New London County |
Where is Groton, Connecticut ?Groton is located in New London County in the southeastern part of Connecticut, USA. It lies along the Thames River and Long Island Sound, directly across from New London city. Groton is southeast of Hartford and northeast of New Haven, positioning it near key maritime and military landmarks, including the Submarine Base New London. |
What is the cost of living in Groton CT ?The cost of living in Groton, Connecticut (New London County) is relatively high, with median home prices around $275,000. Monthly transportation costs average approximately $120, while groceries for a family can reach around $400 per month. Overall, residents should plan for elevated living expenses compared to national averages. |
Groton administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | Connecticut |
| County | New London - other counties in Connecticut |
Groton building department, CT
If you're planning a construction project in Groton, CT, securing the necessary permits is a crucial step. You can request the required permissions from the Groton Building Department, located at the Town Hall. Before applying, it's advisable to contact the office directly to gather detailed information regarding the costs involved and the expected processing times for your particular project. This proactive approach ensures a smoother experience as you navigate the permitting process, helping you to start your construction on the right foot.
| Office | Groton Town Building Department |
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| City | Groton |
| State | Connecticut |
| Address | 134 Groton Long Point Rd, Groton, CT 06340 |
| Phone | 860-446-5982 |
| Website | https://www.groton-ct.gov/departments/building.asp |
Demography of Groton
| Name of Groton inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 39 167 inhabitants | 25 / 881 | ||
| Population density in Groton | 5 793,4 pop/sq mi (2 236,8 pop/km²) | |||
Events nearby
| Debbie Gibson's Newstalgia Live: Greatest Hits & Beyond | 2025-06-07 at Great Cedar Showroom at Foxwoods Resort Casino | ||
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 | The Second City | 2025-06-14 at Great Cedar Showroom at Foxwoods Resort Casino | |
| Buddy Guy | 2025-06-20 at Great Cedar Showroom at Foxwoods Resort Casino | ||
| James Blunt: Back To Bedlam 20th Anniversary Tour | 2025-06-21 at Great Cedar Showroom at Foxwoods Resort Casino | ||
| Demetri Martin: The Quick Draw Tour | 2025-06-27 at Great Cedar Showroom at Foxwoods Resort Casino | ||
 | Great Cedar Showcase Series featuring Britnee Kellogg & Steve Daggett | 2025-06-28 at Great Cedar Showroom at Foxwoods Resort Casino | |
 | Firecracker Bingo | 2025-07-05 at Foxwoods High Stakes Bingo Hall |
List of Passport Facilities in Groton, CT
Where to apply for a passport in Groton, CT? There are 2 passport offices in Groton, try one of these:
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| GROTON POST OFFICE | 100 PLAZA STREET | 8604458154 |
| GROTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | 52 NEWTOWN ROAD | 8604416750 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Groton
There are 8 bank branches in Groton.
Chelsea Groton Bank is the most popular bank in Groton with 2 branch offices, followed by Bank of America, National Association with 1 branch offices and then People's United Bank, National Association with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Groton:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
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| Chelsea Groton Bank | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Bank of America, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| People's United Bank, National Association | 1 | Full Service Retail Office |
| Berkshire Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| United Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Citizens Bank, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Liberty Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Groton administrative numbers
| Groton Town code | 0934180 |
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| Groton Town postcode | 06340 |
Transportation modes in Groton
| Airport | Groton–New London Airport 1.2 miles Montauk Airport 18.8 miles East Hampton Airport 27.1 miles |
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Groton territory
| Groton area | 6,76 sq mi (17,51 km²) |
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| Groton altitude | 39 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 41.3251 Longitude: -72.0669 Latitude: 41° 19' 30'' North Longitude: 72° 4' 1'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -5:00 (America/New_York) Summer time : UTC -4:00 Winter time : UTC -5:00 |
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| Namesake of Groton |
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| Natural parks | Groton isn't part of a natural park |
What is Groton close to?
Leaflet | Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
| Nearby cities include: New London, Waterford, Ledyard and East Lyme | ||
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| New London | New London | Ledyard |
| New London |  | Ledyard |
| Old Lyme | Old Lyme | |
| New London 1.5 miles | Waterford 4.5 miles | Ledyard 8.4 miles |
| East Lyme 8.7 miles | Stonington 8.7 miles | Montville 10.6 miles |
| Old Lyme 12.3 miles | Westerly 13 miles | North Stonington 14.3 miles |
| Salem 15.1 miles | Norwich 15.5 miles | Lyme 15.6 miles |
| Bozrah 16.2 miles | Old Saybrook 16.5 miles | Hopkinton 17.7 miles |
| Essex 18.2 miles | Griswold 19.5 miles | Lisbon 19.5 miles |
| East Haddam 20.5 miles | Sprague 20.7 miles | Westbrook 20.7 miles |
Distance between Groton and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 2557 miles | Houston : 1529 miles | Philadelphia : 185 miles closest |
| Phoenix : 2242 miles | San Antonio : 1693 miles | San Diego : 2527 miles |
| Dallas : 1479 miles | San Jose : 2641 miles | Jacksonville : 930 miles |
| Indianapolis : 747 miles | San Francisco : 2692 miles | Austin : 1622 miles |
| Columbus : 580 miles | Fort Worth : 1509 miles | Charlotte : 637 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Groton, CT
Elementary schools in Groton
Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School
District of Groton School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 377
Charles Barnum School
District of Groton School DistrictLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 375
Claude Chester School
District of Groton School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 298
Mary Morrisson School
District of Groton School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 363
Middle schools in Groton
West Side Middle School
District of Groton School DistrictLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 456
High schools in Groton
Ella T. Grasso Technical High School
District of Connecticut Technical High SchoolLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 484
Marine Science Magnet High School of Southeastern Connectic
District of LearnLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 271
Robert E. Fitch High School
District of Groton School DistrictLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1053
Private schools in Groton
Sacred Heart School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8Students : 191
Stedfast Christian Academy
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12Students : 56
Leisure and activities in Groton surrounding area
| Golf course | |
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| Shennecossett Golf Club | Birch Plain Golf Course & Driving Range |
| Goose Run Golf Course at Naval Submarine Base | Pequot Golf Club to Stonington 8.9 miles |
| Norwich Golf Club to Norwich 12.4 miles | Fenwick Golf Club to Old Saybrook 15.9 miles |
Other information on the Town of Groton
| Nuclear power plant | Millstone Nuclear Power Plant 9 mile |
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