Groton Long Point, CT Eviction Risk Score New London County · Connecticut · Population 546 · Updated April 18, 2026

Groton Long Point, CT has an eviction risk score of 5.5 out of 10, placing it in the elevated-risk tier for landlords operating in New London County and the state of Connecticut. The score combines local political climate, court disposition patterns, cost-of-eviction estimates, tenant organizing strength, and the likelihood of new tenant-protective legislation in the next legislative cycle.

Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates show median gross rent as a percentage of household income is 29.4% — a core driver of eviction filings, because households above 30% of income on rent are statistically more likely to miss a payment after any income shock. Median gross rent in Groton Long Point is $2,295/month. About 8.4% of occupied units here are renter-occupied.

Economic stress: poverty rate 10.8%, unemployment 9.0%. Higher values correlate with higher eviction filing rates and longer court timelines.

What this score means for landlords

At 5.5/10, Groton Long Point is an elevated-risk environment. Tenant protections are stronger than the national median. Use proactive screening, document notices in writing, and understand your specific just-cause and rent-cap exposure before raising rent or terminating a tenancy.

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