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Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Griswold, Connecticut.

What You Should Know About Griswold

Griswold is a moderately sized town in New London County, Connecticut. The town motto is 'A Heritage River Community Growing on Strong Foundations,' signaling its pride in historic roots and vision for the future. The town is also known for its central location and historic spots of interest. As of the 2010 census, the population was 11,951.

It is a beautiful, quaint place with one borough, Jewett City, and several villages. Many rivers, lakes, hills, and small mountains attract sight-seers and nature lovers. The Pachaug and Quinebaug rivers flow through the town, further enhancing its beauty.

What to do in Griswold, CT.

Griswold is surrounded by pristine nature, so it's an everyday activity to explore parks and hike. There is also plenty of local shopping and dining options to keep people entertained in the town. It's less than 10 miles from Foxwoods Resort Casino and 20 miles from the Mohegan Sun Casino and Mystic, making it an ideal destination location for a fun weekend. Here are some additional attractions that draw in residents and visitors.

Pachaug State Forest Headquarters: This is the largest forest in the state, taking up around 27,000 acres. It's located at the Rhode Island border, and part of the forest is around Griswold. Founded in 1928, this forest was named after the Pachaug River, which courses through the forest's center.

Prudence Crandall Museum: This historic house museum is best known for its history as a female boarding school. The owner, Prudence Crandall, defied local prejudices by opening the first school for African American girls in 1833. Today, she is heralded as a local hero for her brave activism. This old schoolhouse has been officially designated as a U.S. National Historic Landmark.

Working in Griswold, CT.

In the past, Griswold was mostly farmland, but it has been forming a strong tourism base, which is one of the reasons why entertainment and recreation is the leading source of jobs in the town. As of 2017, the median household income was $71,291. The unemployment rate is currently 3.9%, with a positive 0.2% job growth rate.

There are many jobs in the city. The arts, entertainment, and recreation industry leads the way, which employs 13.9% of Griswold residents. Following are educational services (7.4%), health care (7.4%), construction (6.2%), public administration (6.0%), accommodation & food services (4.6%), food & beverage stores (3.9%), cashiers (5.4%), supervisors and service workers, (4.7%), custodial services (4.3%), sales (3.7%), other management occupations, (3.7%) contractors (3.6%), and metal/plastic workers (3.4%).

Griswold, CT. Neighborhoods

Griswold is divided into several sections with different boroughs and villages throughout its historic territory. Here are two well-known areas and their makeup.

Town Center: The center of Griswold is one of the most expensive but desirable areas to live in. The average cost of a home is $266,509, and the typical rental price is $1,460. This area mainly has mid-sized to tiny single-family homes and small apartments. Most of the homes were owner-occupied and built in the 20th century.

Jewett City: Living in Jewett City, a borough of Griswold, costs significantly less. The average home price is $164,856, which costs less than 86.4% of Connecticut neighborhoods. The average lease is $1,360 per month if you prefer to rent. You'll find small to medium-sized single-family homes and apartments. There is a blend of owners and renters here, so the chances of finding rental properties here are higher.

Griswold, CT. School District

There are four public schools in Griswold, all belonging to the Griswold public school system. The town spends $15,464 per student, higher than the average U.S. expenditure of $12,383. There is a 13:1 student-to-teacher ratio. The public school system consists of Griswold High School, Griswold Alternative School, Griswold Middle School, and Griswold Elementary School.

Moving to Griswold, CT. Resource Guide

Before moving to your new place, scheduling the startup of utilities and essential services is vital. Here is how to get connected.

• Water/Sewer: The Connecticut Water Company and Jewett City Water Company provide water and sewer services to the town.
• Electricity: Connecticut Light & Power, doing business as Eversource Energy- Electric Distribution, is the electrical distributor for Griswold.
• Cable/Internet/Phone: Atlantic Broadband, Lightower Fiber Networks, and The Southern New England Telephone Company offer cable, internet, and communications services to Griswold.
• City government: Griswold is governed by a 3- 3-person board of selectmen and a board of burgesses.

Griswold, CT. Housing

In Griswold, the median home price is $198,300; in the past decade, homes have appreciated by 1.4%. Detached houses cost the most at $320,680, while townhouses and other attached units average $192,835. As of March 2019, the cost of living index in Griswold was 110.5, which means it costs 10% more to live there than in a typical town.