Groton Town, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
5,636 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$66,817 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$164,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$564 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$805 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
71.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Tompkins County
1
Ithaca Metro Area
1
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Tompkins County
2
Ithaca Metro Area
2
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 19 22
Feb 2 16 24
Mar 3 13 32
Apr 3 3 44
May 3 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 4 0 48
Nov 3 6 38
Dec 3 16 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 57% of residents leaning left and 34% leaning right.

Liberal (58%) (34%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 37%
Hillary Clinton 56%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 19, NY State Senate District 52, NY Assembly District 125, NY
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Schools

Groton Elementary School
<1 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Groton Junior/Senior High School
<1 miles, W • 2.8 star
Cassavant Elementary School
4 miles, SE • 3.7 star
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Colleges

SUNY Cortland
9 miles, E • 2.8 star
Cornell University
11 miles, SW • 4.6 star
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Hospitals

Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca
12 miles, W • 2.3 star
Auburn Community Hospital
27 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Airports

Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
8 miles, SW • 1 star
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
40 miles, SW • 1 star
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