Groton, Connecticut

About Groton

Groton is a close-knit town in southeastern Connecticut with an estimated population of 10,160.

Officially, Groton is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.08 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,299 residents per square mile.

📰 Groton News Today

• Jonathan Johnson Obituary (2026) - Groton, CT - The Day Legacy obituary · Aug 15
• 1154 Poquonnock Rd Apt 12, Groton, CT 06340 Realtor.com · Aug 17
• National Discount Retailer Plans To Open Groton Store Patch · Aug 14
• YouTuber SeanPaul Reyes says he was ‘doing my job as a journalist’ in Groton trespass case CT Insider · Aug 12
• Dr. William P. Keefe Obituary (2026) - Groton Long Point, CT - Mystic Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Aug 15

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Groton Unique

• A top-25 city in Connecticut by population (#21 of 30 incorporated places).
• One of 5 places in the US named Groton — but the Connecticut one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in southeastern Connecticut, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 10,160.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Groton

• Bamboo House — chinese
• Par Four Restaurant

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Groton

• Bayberry Lane Boat Launch reviews ★
• Birch Plain Creek Wildlife Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Eastern Point Beach reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Groton

• Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School
• Charles Barnum Magnet School
• Ella T. Grasso Technical High School
• Groton Middle School
• Marine Science Magnet High School
• Robert E. Fitch High School
• Thames River Magnet School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Groton

🏘️ Nearby Communities