A Guide to Groton, New York

Groton is a town nestled in Central New York area between the popular cities of Cortland and Ithaca. Tourist may pass through Groton on their way to somewhere else; however, many of the people arriving in Groton are new residents.

I have lived in Groton for over twenty one years. I grew up in this town and hope my daughter will too. Currently I reside in an apartment; however, I have been searching for a home in the area. Most reasonably priced homes seem to fly off the market in the Groton area. One reason why Groton residents loving living here is because of the school system. Groton Elementary School and the Junior High School is, in my opinion, extremely well run and full of amazing teachers. The village electric is extremely low cost and often a factor in purchasing real estate in the area.

If you are interested in living in Groton, but are currently unable to purchase real estate, there are usually numerous apartments available around town. The owner of the local real estate agency, Walpole Real Estate, is a landlord in the area. Depending on which type of apartment you are interested in renting, rent in the area is very reasonably priced. Local papers and bulletin boards will regularly advertise homes for sale or apartments for rent.

In Groton there are number of shopping locations. Wilson Farms is a cross between a supermarket and a convince store. The store carries meat, diary products, baby supplies, frozen foods, and just about anything else that you can find a grocery store. Dollar Foods is a New York owned company that offers quality food at a dollar or less. In addition to food, bathroom, household, stationary, and health and beauty products can also be purchased here. Dollar Foods is popular for their milk, which they offer for one dollar for a half a gallon.