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Groton, NY

Groton, NY.

Population: 6,054 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Groton, NY is $250,399 — up 5.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $252,080 after a median 42 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with ice storm, inland flooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$250,399

Typical home value

+5.1%

1-year change

42

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$250,399
1-year appreciation
+5.1%
3-year appreciation
+15.7%
5-year appreciation
+32.6%
10-year appreciation
+71.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$250,399
House Price Index (state)
437.3 (+3.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$252,080
Median list price
$275,000
Median price per sqft
$137
1-year sale-price change
-11.1%
Median days on market
42 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
17
Sale-to-list ratio
94.9%
Active listings
10
1-year forecast
+1.4%
New listings (monthly)
6

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,198/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,427/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,709/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,040/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,631/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.7 : 1
Schools include
GROTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, GROTON JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
16
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 10% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
76.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Rosen Brothers Scrap Yard/Dump (10.8 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
42.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
35
Days with Good air quality
331
Days with Moderate air quality
24
Highest AQI recorded (year)
74

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,501
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,860

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park (25 mi)
National parks include
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park, Women's Rights National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) (7 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
17
Hospitals include
OUR LADY OF LOURDES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC, GENEVA GENERAL HOSPITAL, ARNOT OGDEN MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-859 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1971
Housing built before 1970
48.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.2%
Median annual property tax
$3,770
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
75.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
41,770
Average weekly wage
$1,391
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Professional Services, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
471

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

GrotonState medianUS median
Typical home value$250,399$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$252,080$363,950$325,000
Median days on market42 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,770$4,500$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Groton, NY?
$250,399.
What is the median sale price in Groton, NY?
$252,080.
How long do homes take to sell in Groton, NY?
Median days on market: 42 days.
What is typical rent in Groton, NY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,709/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Groton, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, inland flooding, lightning.
Is Groton, NY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Groton, NY. 16 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Groton, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 10% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Groton, NY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Groton, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Groton, NY?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Groton, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 7.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Groton, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 35. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Groton, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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