Groton, New York

About Groton

Set in the western part of New York, Groton is a small town with an estimated population of 2,127.

Officially, Groton is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.74 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,222 residents per square mile.

📰 Groton News Today

• Frederick Conklin Obituary (1940 - 2026) - Groton, NY - 607 News Now Legacy obituary · Aug 18
• Susan E. English Obituary — Groton, NY Finger Lakes Daily News · Jul 25
• Groton Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
• UPDATE: Two killed in blaze at Groton mobile home park The Ithaca Voice · Apr 16
• Groton Recreation’s Summer Concert Series and more! Tompkins Weekly · Jul 14

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Groton Unique

• One of 5 places in the US named Groton — but the New York one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in western New York, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of New York — one of 1,293 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Groton

• Ben Conger
• Bun Apetit (café)
• Groton Hotel

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Groton

• GROTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• GROTON JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

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

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Groton

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