Boston metro, MA relocation guide
Moving to Groton, MA
$750,000Median listing price
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About Groton
Groton is a historic town 45 miles from Boston on the Nashua River, birthplace of William Prescott, and home to the 1793 Lawrence Academy and 1884 Groton School. With 42% of its land protected as of 2017, it blends prep-school prestige with deep conservation (Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
Home prices in Groton
The median listing price in Groton is $750,000.
Top places in Groton
- Gibbet Hill (steakhouse and farm with valley views).
- Nashua River Rail Trail.
- Groton School campus.
- Groton Center and its historic district.
- Groton Hill Music Center.
- Lawrence Academy campus.
- The Nashua River.
Commuting from Groton
- No in-town commuter rail station (nearest-station claim not verified); the MBTA Fitchburg Line is the town's rail link via neighboring Ayer.
- About 45 miles northwest of Boston; drive roughly 55-75 minutes via Route 2 and I-495.
- Car-dependent; Route 119 is the main artery.
Schools in Groton
Public schools: Groton-Dunstable Regional School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Groton FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Groton, MA?
The median listing price in Groton is $750,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Groton, MA?
No in-town commuter rail station (nearest-station claim not verified); the MBTA Fitchburg Line is the town's rail link via neighboring Ayer. - Which school district serves Groton, MA?
Groton is served by Groton-Dunstable Regional School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.