Affectionately known as Hamburger Hill, the Long Hill neighborhood has many burger places.
A neighborhood for hamburger lovers and homebuyers
It’s been known by many names, including Hamburger Hill and the Golden Strip. While Long Hill, a neighborhood in western Groton, may offer a range of homes, recreation and good schools, one thing is certain — it’s full of fast-food restaurants and strip malls. “Three developers built shopping centers in Long Hill after the family-owned businesses downtown were forced out by Electric Boat, the submarine maker,” says broker-agent Lian Obrey with Re/Max Legends, who came to Groton right after marrying her high school sweetheart, a sailor, in 1963. “You can find almost anything you are looking for in Long Hill,” she says, “even the right home.” With Electric Boat hiring thousands of new workers for its manufacturing facility along the Thames River, people skilled in welding, plumbing and other trades are moving into the area. “Electric Boat is probably Groton’s biggest employer,” says Realtor/investor Jason Pollard with Compass. “In Long Hill, blue-collar workers have housing options.” With quick access to Interstate 95 and public transportation, Long Hill is a neighborhood for hamburger lovers and Groton’s growing workforce.
The Long Hill neighborhood of Groton is known for a plethora of shopping options along Route 1.
Places to shop, eat and restore on Route 1
Drivers will spot restaurant after restaurant along Route 1, the main commercial corridor, from fast-food places like McDonald’s to local eateries like Chester’s Barbecue, which slow-cooks its meat behind the restaurant. In Long Hill, a Japanese steak house is next to the pawn shop; the Goodwill is in the same shopping center as T.J. Maxx; and auto parts stores face each other across the street. An upscale gem like Olio, a restaurant and bar near the intersection of Route 1 and I-95, offers new takes on Italian favorites. The Village Bake House, located toward the neighborhood's center, is a casual place to enjoy handcrafted salads, wraps, sandwiches and its signature potato salad. Banks, barbershops and toy stores mingle in this Long Hill shopping district. For groceries, residents can choose from Big Y Class Market, Aldi, The Discount Food Box and some international specialty markets. Fitness fanatics can also get their workouts in close to home at Renegade Fitness or Planet Fitness, both on the strip.
Shady streets are tucked behind the shops of Route 1 in Long Hill neighborhood.
Range of housing options in Long Hill
The real estate market in Groton is highly diverse. “You can look at a $3 million house and a few miles away see a $300,000 house,” Pollard says. This principle holds for Long Hill, where homes can range from $50,000 to $550,000 in less than a mile. Behind the shopping centers, developments include mobile home parks with two-bedroom units that sell for between $50,000 and $165,000. Two- and three-bedroom condominiums, some with private patios and single-car garages, are priced from $160,000 to $285,000. Subdivisions in the neighborhood feature a mix of styles, from split levels and raised ranch-styles to colonial revival homes and historic farmhouses. These single-family homes list from $200,000 to $550,000. “The city is planning to build new rental units to handle the influx of workers into the area,” Obrey says. “The hope is that some of our retired residents will move into them, which will eventually open up more homes in the market.”
Farmers markets at Washington Park are within easy range of residents of Long Hill in Groton.
Farmers markets and concerts in Washington Park
The City of Groton hosts a farmers market every Tuesday afternoon from mid-June to October in Washington Park, less than 2 miles from Long Hill. The market sells fresh fruits and vegetables grown in Connecticut, and includes local baked goods, seafood, meats, poultry and eggs. The city also sponsors a series of Friday night concerts in Washington Park during the summer. Designed for families as a fun night out, the concerts feature a variety of local bands, from R&B to country to hard rock classics. Food trucks and a concession stand open early for concertgoers.
With nicely appointed dugouts, Calvin Burrows Park is a great Little League field.
From sports fields to fishing and kayaking in Long Hill
While Long Hill excels in shopping and dining, Groton’s parks and green spaces are only a short drive or bus ride away. In the neighborhood's southeast corner, Burrows Field is home to Groton Little League. The facility also has a boat launch into the Poquonnock River. It and the Groton Reservoir form the neighborhood’s eastern edge and are popular for boating, fishing, kayaking and canoeing. The Poquonnock River Boardwalk on the far side of the river features a playground and a pavilion with seating to enjoy the beautiful river views. Bluff Point State Park trails are down Depot Road to the south. The trails run at least 1.5 miles along the rugged shoreline to the peninsula's tip at Bluff Point and Mumford Point. Washington Park is west of Long Hill and toward the Thames River. It offers playgrounds, multiple sports fields and tennis courts. Also nearby, Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park is the site of Connecticut's largest American Revolutionary War battle. Stone walls from the fort are still intact. A granite monument and museum were built in 1830 to commemorate the battle.
Several busses serve the Long Hill neighborhood of Groton and many stop near Route 1.
Public transportation and highway access in Long Hill
Most of Long Hill is within walking distance of the shopping centers and businesses that line Route 1. Southeast Area Transit buses run along Route 1, Buddington Road and Drozdyk Drive. The New London Amtrak station is downtown, 4.5 miles away, along with ferry stations that take passengers to Long Island, Block Island and Fishers Island. Interstate 95 runs along the northern edge of Long Hill and connects drivers with Providence, 55 miles north; Boston, 115 miles north; and New York, 130 miles south.
The Robert E. Fitch High School in Groton encompasses grades 9-12 and nurtures students.
Groton schools that emphasize advanced learning
The schools that serve Long Hill are part of the Groton School District, which receives a B-plus from Niche. Catherine Kolnaski STEAM Magnet, a PK-5 elementary that receives a B from Niche, emphasizes the integration of science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics in its curriculum. Groton Middle, a B-rated school, is an authorized International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme/STEAM school that encourages students to connect their studies to real-world situations. Robert E. Fitch Senior High, which scores a B-plus, features advanced placement, international baccalaureate and career programs with the University of Connecticut that give students a head start on their college and career plans.
The Peruzzoti Boat Launch at Calvin Burrows Park in Groton is a great place to put-in.
Flood concerns in Long Hill
Most homes in Long Hill have been built outside of flood zones, except for an area on South Road along the Poquonnock River, especially where Route 1/Poquonnock Road crosses South Road. Part of the Eastwood Mobile Home Park also sees flooding off Drozdyk Drive, where there is a retaining pond.
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Parks in this Area
Bluff Point State Park
Bike Trails
Boating
Fishing
Poquonnock Plains Park
Burrows Field
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Long Hill
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
7
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
9
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Long Hill, Groton sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Long Hill, Groton over the last 12 months is $277,391, down 4% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
4,093
Median Age
38
Population under 18
16.1%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$78,131
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$92,793
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
39.3%
Advanced Degrees
19.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.3%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
54/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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