Location: The Naval Submarine Base New London is located in the southeastern corner of Connecticut in the County of New London. The base is nestled among picturesque historic villages and bustling urban centers in the city of Groton.
Cost of Living: Higher than the U.S. National Average
Base Operator: 860-694-3011 or DSN 312-694-3011
Area Population: 267,376 in the Norwich-New London Metro Area
Schools: Groton Public Schools services families residing in government housing at Naval Submarine Base New London. Families who choose to live in the surrounding community attend the schools provided by the city/town in which they reside. Private, charter, and magnet schools are also available in the local area to families both living in government housing and living in surrounding communities. For more information on school options, please contact the School Liaison Officer at 860-694-3772.
Fleet and Family Support Center:FFSC 860-694-3383, DSN 312-694-3383
Housing: SUBASE New London Housing is privatized with Balfour Beatty Communities as the Managing Partner. All units are assigned to comply with the "One Child Per Bedroom" criteria. Call the Navy Family Housing Office, at 860-694-3851, for information.
Due to the areas rich history, towns near New London Naval Submarine Base have a unique way of classifying themselves as towns, villages, and/or cities. Many of the geographic locations have changed over time so it can get confusing at times when trying to describe different neighborhoods vs towns, however we will do our best to break down the different areas. Groton, New London, and Norwich are the 3 ‘bigger’ cities surrounding New London Naval Submarine Base. Each of these cities are very different and uniquely intertwined with smaller towns and neighborhoods aka ‘villages’. The New London ... read more
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